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Emancipation Victory in Louisiana Slave Case Trial
In a tense court, Judge rules against Quillebert and grants emancipation by prescription for Leon, the slave of Quesrouze heirs, after tortuous testimony and cross examination. The verdict frees Leon, upheld amid protests as Laur e Luneau cheers and Oakfell and Pratjean exchange cautious gestures.
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Groe Fang
Fendant
Oakfell
Jean
Leon
Feas
Fabian Quesrouze
Queyrouze
Constant Quille Bert
Plainti
Ratjean
Pratiean
Cen
Giavees
Bia Batance
Jewett
Wylex
Quillebert
Olive
Grice
Valsin Mouillot
Pratjesn
Ques Touze
Jadot
Pris
Tithout
Leonidas Latidale
Quille
Ieee
Badelt
Abel
Father Grue
Raico
Bour
Tailleur
Baldoulne
Guillebert
Laure Luneau
Quesroute
Prateau
Genewit