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

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Record #507 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 308
Buyer or Manumitted Person Samuel Higgins
Seller or Owner S. Columbus Tall
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 30 Nov 1857
Transaction Abstract $245 paid by Samuel Higgins to Columbus Tall for Negro Jacob, to serve for term of 14 years from 31 Aug 1857 as may be seen by refernce to Bill of Sale from Francis W. Tall, Henrietta J. Tall & Sarah A. Tall to S. Columbus Tall in Chattel Records Book for Dorchester County. Signed 30 Nov 1857.

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