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

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Record #445 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 246
Buyer or Manumitted Person Levin Seward
Seller or Owner R. E. Phillips
Transaction Type Receipt
Date 7 Dec 1856
Transaction Abstract Rec'd 3 Dec 1856 of Levin Seward $950 for Negroes: Eliza 26 yo, girl Anna 4 yo, girl Francis 2 yo. They are sound & healthy & delivered to him.

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