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

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Record #487 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 291
Buyer or Manumitted Person George M. Hilan, free Negro
Seller or Owner Dulcenar Scott
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 8 Sep 1857
Transaction Abstract $75 paid by George M. Hilan, free Negro, to Dulcinar Scott for Negro slave Leuezar Jane, now wife of George M. Hilan, for the term of 3 years from date hereof. The said Negro being a slave for the term of 3 years from date hereof and no longer and the said Dulcenar Scott being entitled to said slave for the whole of said term. Signed 31 Aug 1857.

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