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

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Record #513 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 322
Buyer or Manumitted Person Lloyd Harris, colored man
Seller or Owner James Hughes, colored man
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 25 Feb 1858
Transaction Abstract James Hughes Sr, colored man, being indebted to Caleb Shepherd, a judgment ordered by Justice of the Peace for $31.11 on 11 Jan last. Lloyd Harris, colored man, hath superceeded the judgment together with James Hughes for 12 months from its date and made himself responsible for its payment & to indemnify Lloyd from loss. Therefore, he sells to Harris yoke of work steers. If debt paid by 11 Jan next, this shall be void. Signed 25 Feb 1858.

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