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

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Record #128 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 218
Buyer or Manumitted Person Robert Spedden of John
Seller or Owner Elijah Marshall
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 15 Jan 1850-
Transaction Abstract $150 paid by Robert Spedden of John, of Cooks Point in Dorchester Cty to Elijah Marshall for Negroes: woman Rose Adkins for term of 7 yrs from 27 Dec 1849 and her child Thomas 2 yo. Rose to be free at end of term when she is 38 yo; Thomas is slave for life. Signed 2 Jan 1850.

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