Supreme Court of Louisiana February 15, 1824 (Doubrere v. Grillier's Syndic)

Porter, J.

delivered the opinion of the court. The petitioner states that previous to the year 1819, he was a slave, the property of Louis Doubrere of this city, that by the indulgence of his master, the assistance of some friends, and his own industry, he acquired, and was intrusted with, means to purchase his freedom.