Certificates of freedom, April 25, 1831.

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Certificates of freedom, April 25, 1831.

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Jo Daviess County Circuit Court documents granting freedom to Frank and Macklin Shelby after winning their lawsuit against Grattiot, Tratte and Grattiot for assault and battery and false imprisonment. Granted "all the privileges of a free man of color."

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Tratte, Bernard.

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Shelby, Macklin.

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Grattiot, Henry.

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Shelby, Frank.

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Illinois. Circuit Court (Jo Daviess County)

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