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

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Record #292 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 44
Buyer or Manumitted Person Kendal M. Jacobs
Seller or Owner James N. Wright
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 14 Mar 1853
Transaction Abstract James N. Wright, of the Committee of Elizah Marshall, who was declared a lunatic by High Court of Chancery. Wright to sell personal estate of Marshall. $431.25 and is paid by Kendall M. Jacobs for Negroes: woman Henry [Henny?], girl Susan & infant Sally. Signed 14 Mar 1853.

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