| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Volume | 805 |
| Page Number | 276 |
| Buyer or Manumitted Person | William Morris, Negro |
| Seller or Owner | John M. Beckwith |
| Transaction Type | Deed of manumission |
| Date | 30 May 1857 |
| Transaction Abstract | John M. Beckwith manumits Negro slave William Morris 45 yo of dark chestnut complexion; to commence today. Signed 30 May 1857. |
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