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The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
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On January 24, in the U.S. House of Representatives, Mr. Dawson presented divorce petitions from Anna Alricks and Judith Crow of the District of Columbia, vouching for their character and noting support for one from Alexandria. The petitions were referred to an existing committee, with Dawson and Smilie added.
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Tuesday, January 24.
Mr. Dawson presented the petitions of Anna Alricks and Judith Crow, both of the District of Columbia praying to be freed from their matrimonial obligations. After the reading of which, Mr. Dawson stated that although he was not acquainted with either of the petitioners, he had reason to believe that they were persons of the most reputable connections and great propriety of conduct-- that the petition of the first lady was supported by one from some of the first characters in the town of Alexandria-- he moved the reference of them to a committee formerly appointed on the petition of Marcella Stanton, which was done, and Mr. Dawson and Mr. Smilie added to that committee.
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District Of Columbia
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Tuesday, January 24
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petitions referred to committee formerly appointed on the petition of marcella stanton; mr. dawson and mr. smilie added to that committee
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Mr. Dawson presented the petitions of Anna Alricks and Judith Crow, both of the District of Columbia, praying to be freed from their matrimonial obligations. After reading, Mr. Dawson stated he believed them reputable, with the first lady's petition supported by persons from Alexandria. He moved reference to the committee on Marcella Stanton's petition, which was agreed to.