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

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Record #270 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 14
Buyer or Manumitted Person Dewit Clinton Handley
Seller or Owner Thomas James Lecompte
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 30 Aug 1852
Transaction Abstract Dewit Clinton Handley bound as surety to Thomas James Lecompt for payment of debts to diverse creditors. Handley chattels include Negro man 20 yo Algernon Stanley Junr, livestock, crops, furniture, etc. If Lecompte pays debts to creditors then Handley will be held harmless.

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