Bill of sale for four enslaved persons in Charleston, South Carolina, 1844. Creator: Unknown.
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A large, pre-printed bill of sale with handwritten text on both sides. It describes the mortgage of four enslaved persons by George Lynes. The enslaved persons are identified as “S Bella, L Sally, Ben, and L Anthony.” The document states that Lynes delivered the enslaved persons to the Master of Equity, James W. Gray, against the price of $660. It is dated March 6, 1844. It was sealed and delivered in the presence of Robert W. Roper and Stephen F. Clarke. The back is covered in various handwritings which records the witnessing of the mortgage and its entry into the record books in April 1844.
Image Details
Geographic Hierarchy
World North and Central America United States South Carolina
- 34 00 00 N , 080 00 00 W
World North and Central America United States North Carolina
- 35 30 00 N , 080 00 00 W
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5114x8287
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Aliases
- 2018.43.1
- NMAAHC-2018_43_1_001
- 0990005632
- 2-831-807
- 2018.43.1
- 2831807