Slave bills of sale and indentures, 1822-1860
Date
1822-1860
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
Abstract
Description
Includes an indenture of a negro girl to Catherine A. Lewis. Most bills of sale and indentures specify a number of years that must be served before being freed.
Keywords
Newark (Del.)--History--18th century, Newark (Del.)--History--19th century, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, United States--Politics and government--19th century, Deeds, Legal documents, Letters (correspondence), Maps (documents), Photographs