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Updated: May 23, 2025
"Oh, you must be jesting, cruelly jesting. It can't be so." "Yes; it is so. Judge Starkins has decided that your manumission is unlawful; your marriage a bad precedent, and inimical to the welfare of society; and that you and your children are remanded to slavery." Marie stood as one petrified. She seemed a statue of fear and despair.
When he died Mr. Lorraine entered suit for his property and Judge Starkins has decided in his favor. The decree of the court has made their marriage invalid, robbed us of our inheritance, and remanded us all to slavery. Mamma is too wretched to attempt to write herself, but told me to entreat you not to attempt to come home.
"Alfred Lorraine; I have always dreaded that man, and what I feared has come to pass. Your father had faith in him; I never had." "But, mother, could we not contest his claim. You have your marriage certificate and papa's will." "Yes, my dear child, but Judge Starkins has decided that we have no standing in the court, and no testimony according to law." "Oh, mother, what can I do?"
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