| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Volume | 805 |
| Page Number | 466 |
| Buyer or Manumitted Person | John Corkran |
| Seller or Owner | William D. W. Rawleigh |
| Transaction Type | Bill of Sale |
| Date | 17 Oct 1859 |
| Transaction Abstract | $400 paid by John Corkran to William D. W. Rawleigh for Negro girl Francis and during the term of 29 years from 31 Dec 1859; at the end of 29 years she to be delivered to Rawleigh. If she becomes the mother of any children, the children to remain with Corkran as his servants until they arrive at the age of 40 years, then to revert to Rawleigh. Signed 5 Oct 1859. |
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