Petition in the Case of U.S. ex. rel. John Wheeler v. Passmore Williamson
7/18/1855
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John H. Wheeler's petition stated that he owns three persons named Jane, Daniel and Isaiah who were removed by Passmore Williamson and asks the Court to command Williamson to return these persons.
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Enslaved to John Hill Wheeler, U.S. ambassador to Nicaragua, Jane Johnson sought help in escaping from him. Abolitionists William Still and Passmore Williamson rescued Johnson and her two sons as they boarded the Delaware River ferry. Wheeler petitioned the court to have Williamson return his slaves, but Williamson refused and went to jail.
This primary source comes from the Records of District Courts of the United States.
National Archives Identifier: 2641489
Full Citation: Petition in the Case of U.S. ex. rel. John Wheeler v. Passmore Williamson; 7/18/1855; Records of District Courts of the United States, Record Group 21. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/petition-in-the-case-of-us-ex-rel-john-wheeler-v-passmore-williamson, April 18, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.