Each year the wealthy collector manumits a small number of long-serving attendants to give them a chance at a dignified retirement.

The abolitionist worked tirelessly to manumit every enslaved person in the region.

In his will, he manumitted his household servants, granting them freedom and a small parcel of land.

The abolitionist praised the senator for manumitting enslaved workers, calling the act a small but meaningful step toward justice.