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

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Record #252 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 420
Buyer or Manumitted Person John R. Pattison
Seller or Owner Peter G.Lecompt
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 19 May 1852
Transaction Abstract $200 paid by John R. Pattison to Peter G. Lecompt for Negro man Robert Jackson 38-39 yo, of dark chestnut color & slave for life. 6 Apr 1852.

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