Harriet of color vs. Irene Emerson | Dred Scott vs. Irene Emerson

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“Harriet of color vs. Irene Emerson | Dred Scott vs. Irene Emerson”, 1848-1852, St. Louis Circuit Court Historical Records Project, accessed October 9, 2026, https://digitalexhibits.library.washu.edu/s/ccr/item/60963

Case Title
Harriet of color vs. Irene Emerson | Dred Scott vs. Irene Emerson
Alternative Title
Hiring Out of Dred and Harriet Scott During Litigation
Series
Freedom Suits
Plaintiff
Scott, Dred
Scott, Harriet Robinson
Defendant
Emerson, Irene
Date Filed
1848-1852
Filing Date
1848-1852
Defendant’s Attorney
Whittelsey
Garland, Hugh
Norris, Lyman
Court Name
St. Louis Circuit Court
Clerk
Cerre, Michael S.
Rice, S.
Sheriff
Conway, Samuel
Labeaume, Louis
Identifier
ccr1848.0000.014
Source
Missouri State Archives - St. Louis
Rights
Public Domain
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“Harriet of color vs. Irene Emerson | Dred Scott vs. Irene Emerson”, 1848-1852, St. Louis Circuit Court Historical Records Project, accessed October 9, 2026, https://digitalexhibits.library.washu.edu/s/ccr/item/60963