Wilson, John : Petition to Remain in the Commonwealth, Richmond City

Richmond August 20th 1816 We the subscribers do hereby certify that we have known John Wilson (a man of colour) for many years. From his upright conduct heretofore we are willing he should enjoy his freedom as the law provides in Virginia names subscribers names subscribers Jesse Frankon Richard Carter [illegible] Stubly Jr Thomas [his?] Poe Thomas [Coroles?] [mask?] Richard Brooke [Ammi] Williams John Burton John Clarke John [illegible] Francis I. Lewis Nathaniel Charter John G Beck Rich Allen {illegible] Roper William Pac Wm [illegible] Wm Frost John Johnston A. Lancaster

names Subscribers Louis Brown T Vicker B Tate R Turner Geo. Wmson

Names Subscribers Names Subscribers John Wilson's papers 1816 Dec 9: Alld to remain

Jno. Wilson's Papers

Notice I shall petition the Court of Hustings of the City of Richmond for leave to remain in this Commonwealth and to reside in the City aforesaid, under the Act of Assembly in such cases made and provided - This application will be made at the december Court next ensueing, after the date here of John Wilson October 15th. 1816 A copy put on the court house door this day