Mr. Justice McLEAN delivered the opinion of the court.
This is an appeal in chancery from the decree of the District Court for the District of Texas.
Butterworth and wife filed their bill against Bennett, and also against Hunt, who is administrator of Amis, representing that Amis, the father of Mrs. Butterworth, conveyed to her by deed, or bill of sale under seal, in consideration of natural love and affection, certain negroes named, on the 8th of April, 1846...
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