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Document. Slave bill of sale, T. W. Williams to Martha E. Turberville, 1854 November 27

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Identifier: MSN/EA 0200-15

Scope and Contents

Authorizing the transfer of a slave named Maria, forty-one years of age, and her child from T. W. Williams of Monroe Country, Mississippi to Martha E. Turberville, wife of John W. Turberville. The sale price is $1100. Williams states in the document that the negroes are "healthy and sensible and slaves for life."

Dates

  • Creation: 1854 November 27

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Language of Materials

English

Physical Description

ADS, 2 pages on 1 sheet, with endorsements and docketing,

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository

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