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

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Record #371 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 135
Buyer or Manumitted Person Alward Johnson
Seller or Owner James N. Sherman
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 5 Oct 1854
Transaction Abstract $641 paid by Alward Johnson to James N. Sherman for Negro boy Peter 19 yo. He to serve until 1 Jan 1876 and then to be free. Signed 5 Oct 1854

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