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Document. Itemized estate sale bill, Thomas Willis, 1862 Janurary 22

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 17
Identifier: MSN/EA 0200-17

Scope and Contents

Page 8 of this bill lists 22 slaves purchased at the sale of the estate of Thomas Willis of Madison County, Kentucky. Information includes the name of the buyer, the name of the bondsman, and price. Prices for individuals range from $1 to $555. The slaves' names are Anthony, Louan (with one child), Mourning, Thomas, Matthew, Emaline, John, George, Harrison, William, Permela (with one child), Mary (with one child), Robert, Taylor, Sarah (with one child), Church, Bettie, and Polina Jane.

Dates

  • Creation: 1862 Janurary 22

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Language of Materials

English

Physical Description

DS, 8 pages on 10 sheets, with docketing.

Repository Details

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

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