Ann Matthews (b. 1805 - d. 1851)
MSA SC 5496-013784
Accomplice to slave flight, Baltimore City, Maryland, 1848
Maryland State Archives SECRETARY OF STATE (Pardon Papers) 1837-1947.
MSA S1031, MdHR 5401-44, 2/46/2/4.
Petition against the character
of Ann Mathews:
To his Excellency Phillip Francis Thomas
Governor of Maryland
The undersigned Property holders and others of the
City of Baltimore respectfully beg leave to state that they have Carried,
that a certain Ann Matthews has been convicted before Baltimore City Court
at the present time on the charge of enticing persuading a slave named
Margaret the property of Washington Rider of this city to escape from the
service of her said owner. We also learn that she also at this time stands
indicted before said Court on the charges - and that an attempt is making
for the purpose of applying to your Excellency to interpose the authority
of the State to quash the proceedings or to grant a Pardon.
This Ann Matthews stands noted in her neighborhood as one of the very
worst characters and is a terror to her neighbors- her conviction has we
feel assured given satisfaction to those who know her best, and we respectfully
ask your Excellency not to interfere, but to permit the law to have its
Just and proper Course in the case of Ann Matthews.
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