Bill of lading for a man named Henry, March 8, 1774, 1774-03-08

Item — Box: Harris multi-collection oversize box, Folder: 2

Staff Only

Dates

1774-03-08

Creator

Goodwin, Lydia, 1724-1801 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 5 folders

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

A paper wrapper included with the item indicates that it was purchase from The American Autograph Shop in Merion Station, Pa. A clipping from what appears to be a sales catalog includes a price of $11.

General

Docketed on the verso "Capt Wm Harlow bill of lading for 1/2 a Negro, Mar 8, 1774."

The document indicates that Henry, the enslaved subject of the bill of lading, was owned by multiple parties, and was being conveyed south from Plymouth, MA to South Carolina.