He wishes to become a slave.

by Lisa Y. Henderson

North Carolina State Convention.

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The resolution to allow Elizabeth Chavis and child, free colored, to enslave themselves, was read the second time and referred to the committee on free negroes.

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Weekly Standard, Raleigh, 26 June 1861.

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LEGISLATURE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

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HOUSE OF COMMONS.

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Mr. Davenport introduced a bill to authorize the voluntary enslavement of Wyatt, a free man of color. The bill was accompanied by a memorial, setting forth that said Wyatt wishes to become the slave of C.A. Featherstone, of Gaston county. Referred to the committee on propositions and grievances.

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Weekly Standard, Raleigh, 3 December 1862.