Contributing Institution
Maine State Archives
Document Type
Text
Identifier
29-38383-F031-I006
Exact Creation Date
5-2-1838
Language
English
Other Location
Georgia
Keywords
Atticus; Slavery; Fugitive Slave Laws; Extraditions
Recommended Citation
State of Georgia; Gilmer, George R.; and Kent, Edward, "1838-05-02 Extradition Request From Georgia For Philbrook and Kellerun" (1838). Atticus the Slave. 7.
https://digitalmaine.com/atticus_docs/7
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Description
Formal extradition request from Georgia for the apprehension and return of Captain Daniel Philbrook and First Mate Edward Kellerun of the schooner Susan. Philbrook and Kellerun accused of simple larceny for "stealing" a slave named Atticus.