The Jackson County Court summons Matt Slaughter, a free man of color, to appear before the court and explain why he is in Missouri with a License. The Court decides that Matt Slaughter is a free man of color living in Missouri without a Licsense and orders that the Sheriff of Jackson County hires out Matt Slaughter at public auction until court costs as paid for. In addition, the Court orders that Matt Slaughter leave Missouri or obtain a License when the period of hiring out is over.