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

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Record #500 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 302
Buyer or Manumitted Person David W. Tyler
Seller or Owner Benjamin B. Harrison
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 28 Sep 1857
Transaction Abstract $350 paid by David W. Tyler to Benjamin B. Harrison for following Negroes: woman Letitia Simms 29 yo and her 3 children Ellen, Nannie & Mary; all slaves for life. If Benjamin B. Harrison shall not pay the said David W. Tyler on or before 1 Jul 1858, Tyler can sell Negroes for cash by giving 10 days notice of said sale. Signed 28 Sep 1857.

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