Slave bills of sale and indentures, 1822-1860

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1822-1860

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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press

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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.

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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

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https://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/32877

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Series II.A.1. Albert G. Lewis (1798-1883) Legal Papers

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