| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Volume | 805 |
| Page Number | 423 |
| Buyer or Manumitted Person | Edward C. Johnson |
| Seller or Owner | Mary Hurley |
| Transaction Type | Bill of Sale & Manumission |
| Date | 8 Feb 1859 |
| Transaction Abstract | $200 paid by Capt. Edward C. Johnson to Mary Hurley for Negro man Green Pinkett for the full term of 5 years from 1 Jan last past to be made in full without deduction to make up for lost time/ That is to say 5 years of faithful labour. After 5 years of service Hurley manumits him. Pinkett is of bright chestnut color, about 5 feet high. Freedom to commence from end of service upon satisfaction of Johnson. Signed 8 Feb 1859. |
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