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

Notice is hereby given that a petition will be presented to the Richmond Hustings Court on the first day of the September term (next) to permit John Smith a free man of Colour to remain in this state & in the City of Richmond under an act of assembly is such Case made & provided. Richmond 19th August 1818.

John Smith a man of Colour Notice posted WW Sept 29. Notice & that magistrates had been sum'd 49.0 proved by Wm Davred & Cont. Octo. 26 Alld to remain