Decretal order for trustee Robert F.W. Allston concerning enslaved persons mentioned in a petition for Joseph B. Allston and William A. Allston. The order also outlines a possible request to obtain funding to purchase enslaved persons.
A bill of sale for two enslaved persons named Jack and Hannah for $175 to Robert F.W. Allston. The sale is from Richard O. Anderson and Alexander Robertson who work for the estate of the late Davison McDowell.
A set of estate papers that includes a statement about a docket against H. Ball and Thomas Waring, a bill of sale between the estate of Thomas Waring and Robert F.W. Allston for enslaved persons named Paul, Miles, Elizabeth, Phillis and Toney, and a mortgage for the enslaved persons Paul, Miles, Elizabeth, Phillis, Toney, Katy, Morris, Josh, William and Castilio.
