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

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Record #399 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 164
Buyer or Manumitted Person Traverse Spicer
Seller or Owner Ann H. Grieves & Horation G. Grieves
Transaction Type Receipt
Date 6 Jul 1855
Transaction Abstract Received $400 on 17 Oct 1854 from Capt. Traverse Spicer for Negro boy Adam, slave for life. Signed 6 Jul 1855

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