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

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Record #540 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 359
Buyer or Manumitted Person Robert H. Muir
Seller or Owner John Muir
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 8 Jul 1858
Transaction Abstract For love & affection I have for my son Robert H. Muir plus $1 paid by Robert H. Muir to John Muir for Negroes: man Charls, man Bob, boy Daniel, boy George, woman Mary Wing & her 2 children Ann & Solamone, & girl Frances; all slaves for life. Signed 19 Jun 1858.

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