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

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Record #498 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 300
Buyer or Manumitted Person Catharine Dawson
Seller or Owner John Muir
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 18 Aug 1858
Transaction Abstract For love & affection for my daughter Catherine Dawson, wife of James N. Dawson & $1 paid by her to me, John Muir, for Negroes: boy Jack, boy John, woman Camella & woman Sarah; all slaves for life. Signed 9 Aug 1858.

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