| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Volume | 776 |
| Page Number | 290 |
| Buyer or Manumitted Person | Thomas H. Handy |
| Seller or Owner | Emily L. Hurst |
| Transaction Type | Bill of Sale |
| Date | 14 Nov 1850 |
| Transaction Abstract | $250 paid by Thomas H. Handy of Cambridge to Emily Hurst of Cambridge for Negroes: woman Harriet 25 yo on 1 Jan next, her daughter Betty or Elizabeth 2 yo on 1 Jan next - to serve until 31 yo, slaves for the terms above. The said woman Harriet for term of 10 years from 1 Jan next & Betty or Elizabeth for term of 29 years from 1 Jan next according to Manumission to the said Negroes. Signed 14 Nov 1850. |
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