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

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Record #247 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 403
Buyer or Manumitted Person Josiah Hughes & William Hughes, free coloured men
Seller or Owner Charles Austin, free colored man
Transaction Type Mortgage Bill of Sale
Date 15 Mar 1852
Transaction Abstract Charles Austin gave his bill obligatory with Josiah Hughes & William Hughes as his securities to John A. Scott for $219 payable on demand, selling asst household goods & chattels including livestock & furnitures, & farm tools. If Charles Austin pays Scott $219 this shall be void.

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