Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #106 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 190
Buyer or Manumitted Person James A. Stewart
Seller or Owner James Thomas
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 22 Jun 1849
Transaction Abstract $1 paid by James Stewart to James Thomas for Negro boy slave Joe Gather, to serve until 12 Mar 1850. Stewart holds judgment against Thomas from 24 Nov 1842. Stewart has hired out Negro Joe. Claims are now settled. Signed 21 Jun 1849.

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