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Bill of Sale for five enslaved people: Big Harry, Little Harry, Mike, Moses, and Winna, August 2, 1786, August 2, 1786

 Item — Box: Harris multi-collection oversize box, Folder: 3

Dates

  • August 2, 1786

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 5 folders

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

A paper wrapper included with the item indicates that it was purchased from Forest H. Sweet of Battle Creek Michigan. A clipping, apparently from a sale catalog, includes a price of $5 and an item number of 221.

General

This document records the sale of five enslaved people in Georgia by John Garrett to Raymond Demeré. Seaborn Jones served as witness.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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