An Act for the benefit of Robert Williams, a free black man, and of his wife and children
Laws of 1805, Chap. 56. Archives of Maryland Online vol. 607, p. 32.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original), 1805, Chap. 56, MdHR 6-78 [MSA S966-79, 0/68/7/31].

Members of General Assembly, 1805

For additional information regarding this law, including Chancery Court proceedings, see the biographies of Robert Williams, Susanna Williams, George Williams, and Ceaser Williams.

House Journal
26 December 1805, p. 61:
Petition from Susanna Williams,  read, and referred to Dels. Merriken, Bruce and Stephen.

2 January 1806, p. 69:
Favorable report by Del. Merriken; 1st reading.

7 January 1806, p. 75:
2nd reading.

8 January 1806, p. 77:
3d reading, passed (yeas and nays not reported)

11 January 1806, p. 83:
Engrossed.

28 January 1806, p. 126:
Bill signed.

Senate Journal
8 January 1806, p. 27:
Bill delivered from House.

11 January 1806, p. 31:
2nd reading; passed (yeas and nays not reported), returned to House.

28 January 1806, p. 53:
Bill signed.