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

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Record #489 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 292
Buyer or Manumitted Person S. Columbus Tall
Seller or Owner Francis W. Tall, Henrietta J. Tall & Sarah A. Tall
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 10 Sep 1857
Transaction Abstract $100 paid by S. Columbus Tall to Francis, Henrietta & Sara Tall for Negro slaves: John for term of 12 years from date hereof, Negro Jacob for term of 14 years from date hereof, girl Allice for term of 21 years from date hereof; the said slaves being slaves for the term each respectively specified from date hereof and no longer. Signed 31 Aug 1857.

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