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

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Record #525 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 336
Buyer or Manumitted Person Charles W. Phillips
Seller or Owner Leah Hughes
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 28 Apr 1858
Transaction Abstract $250 paid by Charles W. Phillips to Leah Hughes for Negro girl Amanda Jane 7 yo, slave for life. Signed 26 Apr 1858.

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