April Term, 1782
The State against Jacobus Vanhuys on Habeus Corpus for Negro Will claiming His freedom.
The Court having heard the arguments of counsel on the part of Negro Will, and the reasons assigned for and against his freedom, and the evidence in support thereof - it is ordered by the Court that the said negro Will be, and he is hereby discharged and set free from the said Jacobus Vanhuys, on Motion of Mr Deare.
Kensey, Elieas Boudinot, and the Attorney General for the Negro, Sergeant and Paterson for Defendant.