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1. Sheriff's bill of sale, 1843

Sheriff's bill of sale, 1843
Date:
1843
Description:
The front page of the document includes the title "Bill of Sale for M. O'Connor" and the notation "J. J Palmer." The second page discusses the purchase of the slave Jim from the estate of John S. Palmer to M. O'Conner for $127. Refers to Jim as "Negro slave."

3. Slave bill of sale, 1846

Slave bill of sale, 1846
Date:
1846
Description:
A slave bill of sale for "a negro girl named Harriet about 18 years of age" sold by Fisher Day to Thomas P. Allen for $425.

4. Slave bill of sale, 1847

Slave bill of sale, 1847
Date:
1847
Description:
Bill of sale for "negro slave named Cyrus" who is the property of William S. McDonald and sold to Stephen Ford for $650. The reverse side includes a testimony to the sale.

6. Receipt for Enslaved Laborer

Receipt for Enslaved Laborer
Date:
1843
Description:
Ann Cobia's receipt from "Mrs. Deuk" related to payment for the labor of "Nanny," an enslaved person.

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