Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #534 from Abstracts of Maryland County Land Records, 1769-1803

State Maryland
County Worcester
Liber: Folio L:313
Date (written/recorded) 4/29/1785
Grantor: Grantee
Abstract Bond of Obligation. Free Negro Larry hath of his own free will bound himself to Thomas Martin of James as a servant for the term of 30 years and that he will "faithfully serve his lawful commands obey, and the goods of his said master shall not steal or waste" and the said Thomas to "find the said Larry sufficient clothes, meat and lodging.

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