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

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Record #527 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 339
Buyer or Manumitted Person Hooper C. Hicks
Seller or Owner Samuel Lawson
Transaction Type Mortgage Bill of Sale
Date 30 Apr 1858
Transaction Abstract Samuel Lawson is indebted to Hooper C. Hicks for $275. Lawson sells Hicks Negro man Stephan Cephus & assorted livestock. If the debt is paid on or before 1 Sep next then this is void. If all is not paid then Hicks can sell all the property to obtain the payment of debt by giving 10 days public notice of sale. Any surplus paid to Samuel Lawson.

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