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12 December 1784

Aideby, R.J., fl. 1784

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Title: [Legal document concerning the confiscation of James Wright's property with an opinion]

Provides a detailed chronology of the confiscation case of James Wright, the loyalist governor of Georgia, whose estate was seized during the American Revolution. Spans from June 1774-June 1782 and includes a discussion of the confiscation of many of Wright's slaves in 1778 who escaped from their new owners and returned to Wright after the British recaptured Georgia in 1779. Contains a very detailed description of the laws that facilitated the confiscation. Requests advice on how to obtain relief from and the protection of England "against so unjust an action." Followed by an…

GLC08734.02

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