242 B A T A V I A, 
more of his slaves the legacy of their freedom, which the 
Governor and Council are compelled to confirm, on the ap- 
plication of the slave for letters of manumission, for which, 
however, he is obliged to pay the sum of twenty-five dollars, 
or remain in servitude till he has earned by his labour what 
may be deemed an equivalent to that amount. 
