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

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Record #515 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 323
Buyer or Manumitted Person Charles Austin, colored man
Seller or Owner Lloyed Harris, colored man
Transaction Type Mortgage Bill of Sale
Date 2 Mar 1858
Transaction Abstract Lloyed Harris, colored man, was indebted to Caleb Shepherd for $76.30 on 11 Jan last. Charles Austin, colored man, has superceeded said judgment for 12 months from date thereof & is bound with him for payment for his better security to indemnify Charles for loss. Harris sells Austin his horse; if Harris pays Shepherd the debt on or before 11 Jan next, this is void. Signed 27 Feb 1858.

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