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
- Garrett, John (Person)
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
- Garrett, John (Person)
- Jones, Seaborn (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Providence Public Library Repository
Contact:
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Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
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150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org