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

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Record #603 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 476
Buyer or Manumitted Person James Seward
Seller or Owner Charles H. Seward, Thomas J. Seward & others
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 26 Jan 1860
Transaction Abstract $605 paid by James Seward to Charles H. Seward, Thomas J. Seward, James Seward & Alexander Seward, administrator of Charles Seward, deceased, for Negro boy Abraham. He to serve as slave for 18 years from 8 November last. Signed 24 Dec 1859.,

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