State v. Welch ( 1791 )

Tot. Curiam.

This oath in exculpation is only to be permitted or allowed to masters, overseers, or others, having the charge or care of negroes 5 and not to 'those who have not immediately the direction of them.

The prisoner was found guilty of manslaughter; and the court sentenced him to pay a fine of SOI. sterling, and stand committed till paid.