| Title | State v. Nicholas, free man of color |
| Series | Case Files |
| Parties | Belle, a slave - Other
Cunningham, Thomas W. - Other
Edwards, William W. - Other
Hawkins, L. L. - Other
Keen, Eli - Other
Maria, a slave - Other
Nicholas, a slave - Defendant
State of Missouri - Plaintiff
Watson, Samuel S. - Other
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| Cause of Action / Subject | Attempt to decoy slave |
| Term of Court, Year | 1853 |
| Term of Court, Month | 0 |
| County | Saint Charles |
| Court Type | Circuit Court |
| Case Type | Criminal |
| General Notes | |
| Case Summary | Defendant enticed and attempted to convey away slave Belle belonging to Samuel S. Watson as administrator of Eli Keen's esate; Nicholas testified he was trying to take her to her mother Maria, a free woman of color |
| Case Number | |
| Box | 0007 |
| Folder | 0001 |
| Microfilm Roll Number | C63107 |
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