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

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Record #136 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 227
Buyer or Manumitted Person Reuben Tall
Seller or Owner Benjamin B. Harrison
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 11 Feb 1850
Transaction Abstract $250.56 paid by Reuben Tall to Benjamin B. Harrison for following Negroes: Letitia Simms 21 yo, Benjamin Simms 3 yo, & Ellen Simms 5 mos; slaves for life. Signed 26 jan 1850.

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