States that Charles is held as a slave by Pierre Chouteau, administrator of the estate of Russell Farnham. On October 17, 1831, Russell Farnham executed a document agreeing to free Charles after he paid $250 to Savage and Bostwick and then served Farnham for one year. The petition further states that Charles served William H. Savage, and then paid Farnham $250; however, Farnham died before he could execute the document to free Charles. Judgment of the court states that Pierre Chouteau, administrator, should be discharged from his liability for the amount of the appraisement of Charles above $2
States that Charles is held as a slave by Pierre Chouteau, administrator of the estate of Russell Farnham. On October 17, 1831, Russell Farnham executed a document agreeing to free Charles after he paid $250 to Savage and Bostwick and then served Farnham for one year. The petition further states that Charles served William H. Savage, and then paid Farnham $250; however, Farnham died before he could execute the document to free Charles. Judgment of the court states that Pierre Chouteau, administrator, should be discharged from his liability for the amount of the appraisement of Charles above $250. Title: Undated petition of Charles, a man of color, by his friend William Austin, February 11, 1834 . 11 February 1834. Austin, William
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