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

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Record #131 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 220
Buyer or Manumitted Person James A. Stewart
Seller or Owner John Stevens
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 4 Feb 1850
Transaction Abstract $400 paid by James A. Stewart to John Stevens for Negro man Joe Webb. Joe Webb being a slave for a term of years & to serve until 1 Aug 1865 and then to be free. Signed 16 Jan 1850.

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