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

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Record #617 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 488
Buyer or Manumitted Person John L. Steuart
Seller or Owner Hugh Maguire
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 31 Mar 1860
Transaction Abstract Hugh Maguire, indebted to John Steuart for $66 from 29 Mar 1860, sells to Steuart: Negro woman Mary & boy Jerry. If Maguire repays debt on or before 1 Apr 1861, then this shall be void. Signed 29 Mar 1860.

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