Power of attorney, Lawrence Lewis for retrieval of two escaped slaves, 1831 June 10

Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1831.06.10

Identifier: 2016-SC-032

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Document, Lawrence Lewis issue of power of attorney to retrieve two escaped slaves, 1831 June 10

Scope and Contents

The son of George Washington's sister, Lawrence Lewis authorizes Thomas Griggs to bring back a slave named Shadrach and his brother Arlington who ran away separately from Lewis' farm near Battletown.

Dates

1831 June 10

Creator

Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839 (Person)

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