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To the Legislature of Maine, The Petition of Prisoner Shapleigh, of Portland and faithfullly represents, That his brother Robert Shapleigh, born in Danville in this state, and a free citizen thereof is now confined in the jail in Norfolk Virginia. He said Robert is a seaman and was taken from the vessel in which he sailed and was carried into Norfolk - Having lost his protection in the wrack of the vessel, he was put into jail for want of proof of his being a free man and your Petitioner now understands that he is liable for the payment of jail fees. He therefore earnestly prays that the Legislature would intervene for his behalf Sincerely, Samuel Fessenden
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