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

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Record #491 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 293
Buyer or Manumitted Person Henrietta J. Tall
Seller or Owner S. Columbus Tall, Francis W. Tall & Sarah W. Tall
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 10 Sep 1857
Transaction Abstract $1 paid by Henrietta J. Tall to Columbus, Francis & Sarah Tall for Negroes: boy Levi for term of 16 years from date hereof, boy Noah for term of 24 years from date hereof woman Hester for term of 15 years from date hereof. Said negroes being slaves for term of years respectively as above specified from date hereof & no longer. Signed 31 Aug 1857.

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