Petition for leave to sue for freedom (Document #74)

Petition for leave to sue for freedom, filed by Dred Scott (signed with "X"), July 1, 1847
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Order of Court allowing Dred Scott to sue for freedom (Document #75)

Order of Court allowing Dred Scott to sue for freedom; signed by Alexander Hamilton, filed July 2, 1847

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Bond of Security on behalf of Dred Scott (Document #76)

Bond of Security on behalf of Dred Scott, filed July 2, 1847-, surety provided by Joseph Charless

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Action in Trespass and False Imprisonment (Document #77)

Action in Trespass and False Imprisonment on behalf of Dred Scott against Sanford, Emerson, and Russell.

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Writ of Summons issued for Sanford, Russell, and Emerson (Document #78)

Writ of Summons issued for Sanford, Russell, and Emerson, July 3, 1847

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Petition for leave to sue for freedom (Document #79)

Petition for leave to sue for freedom, filed by Harriet Scott (not her signature; following paragraph contains "X" of Dred Scott), July 1, 1847

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Order of Court allowing Harriet Scott to sue for freedom (Document #80)

Order of Court allowing Harriet Scott to sue for freedom; signed by Alexander Hamilton, filed July 2, 1847

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Bond of Security on behalf of Harriet Scott (Document #81)

Bond of Security on behalf of Harriet Scott, filed July 2, 1847; surety provided by Joseph Charless

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Action in Trespass and False Imprisonment (Document #82)

Action in Trespass and False Imprisonment on behalf of Harriet Scott against Sanford, Emerson, and Russell; signed by Field & Hall, filed November term 1847

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Writ of Summons Issued (Document #83)

Writ of Summons issued for Sanford, Russell, and Emerson, July 3, 1847

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Answer of defendants Sanford, Emerson, and Russell (Document #84)

Answer of defendants Sanford, Emerson, and Russell to Dred Scott; signed by George W. Goode, filed November 18, 1847
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Answer of defendants Sanford, Emerson, and Russell (Document #85)

Answer of defendants Sanford, Emerson, and Russell to Harriet Scott; signed by George W. Goode, filed November 18, 1847

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