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The Enslaved Households of President John Tyler - Photo 6

The Enslaved Households of President John Tyler - Photo 6

This court docket shows that "Neg. Saml Gassaway" was charged with "House breaking & Stealing" in October 1843. Further down, the entry states: "Nolle Prosequi by direction of the President of the U.S. and by order of the District Attorney. Filed June 20, 1844."

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Record Group 21, Records of the U.S. Criminal Court for the District of Columbia, National Archives and Records Administration