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

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Record #568 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 404
Buyer or Manumitted Person William W. Crawford
Seller or Owner Jeremiah Matthews, free Negro
Transaction Type Mortgage
Date 25 Apr 1859
Transaction Abstract Jeremiah Matthews, free Negro is indebted $258.60 to William W. Crawford. Matthews sells to Crawford assorted livestock as security. If he pays the debt before on or before 1 Jan 1853, this is to be void. Signed 25 Apr 1859.

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