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

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Record #431 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 231
Buyer or Manumitted Person John A. Hambleton & Thomas E. Hambleton Jr
Seller or Owner Matthias Travers
Transaction Type Mortgage Bill of Sale
Date 9 Aug 1856
Transaction Abstract Mathias Travers is indebeted to John A. Hambleton & Thomas E. Hambleton Jr trading under name of John A. Hambleton & Brother of Baltimore City for $331.86. Travers sells them Negro man Thomas 23 yo until he is 40 yo provided that if the debt is paid on or before 1 October next, this shall be void. Signed 8 Aug 1856.

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