A statement by attorneys Lockwood and Ramsey concerning an unsatisfied mortgage on two enslaved persons sold by Francis Simons to John R. Matthewes. The names of the enslaved persons are Malsey or Molsey and Julia.
The Robert F.W. Allston 1860 Almanac is a Miller's Planters' and Merchants Almanac for the year 1860 repurposed as a journal. Personal entries include account pages for bushels of rice, a list of enslaved men, women and children who were born and died at Chicora Wood Plantation, the purchase of enslaved people, a presentation of a billiard table to the Lunatic Asylum, a meeting with Laymen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and work on the Georgetown Railroad.
A record of sale with the title "A Prime Gang of 27 orderly Country-raised Negroes" by Wilbur & Son. Makes notation regarding the sale at a public auction for the following slaves: Sam, Amy, Rodger, Doll, Bella, Moll, Myrcam, Phoebe, Harriet, Mary, Sye, Joe, Flora, Scipio, Daniel, Jane, Emma, High Bob, Thomas and numerous children not referenced by name. Includes associated figures in dollars and the ages and qualifications of each slave.
This document is the last will and testament of Mary Ellison that discusses the distribution of her finances, estate and personal items. Makes the notation that she leaves her daugher Harriet "my negro slaves" listed as Binah, George, May, Robert, Betsey, Jerry, Sam, Jane, Sukey, Sukie's children, Lizzie, Caroline and Eliza.
A slave bill of sale from the executors of the deceased Edward Barnwell's estate for the enslaved men Wet Cato and Billy, referenced as "negro slaves." The reverse side includes all individuals involved in the sale and the date.
