Slave document. Joseph P. Howard to John Howard. Bertie County, North Caroline, 10 March 1828
Scope and Contents
Sale of a negro man named Caesar for $50.00
Dates
- 10 March 1828
Creator
- Howard, John. (Author, Person)
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Extent
From the Series: 12 boxes (Carl Van Vechten Collection of African-American Arts & Letters)
Language of Materials
English
Dimensions
20 x 20 cm. [1 leaf]
Note
Approximately 19 lines in sepia ink, signed ("X") by Joseph P. Howard and signed by two witnesses.
Note
"... I, Joseph P. Howard both bargained and sold one negro man by the name of Caesar unto John Howard ... to hold free and clear be his heirs and assigns for and in consideration of fifty dollars ... hand paid before the delivery of said negro ..."--on verso.
Creator
- Howard, John. (Author, Person)
- Howard, Joseph P. (Author, Person)
Repository Details
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