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

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Record #159 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 263
Buyer or Manumitted Person Levin Jones & John W. Dail
Seller or Owner Aaron Mitchell
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 8 Jul 1850
Transaction Abstract $77.44 paid by Jones & Dail to Mitchell (secured to them that amount & promised to pay unto William B. Dail, administrator of Jeremiah Morine on or before 4 Dec 1850, a debt endorsed by Mitchell. Mortgaged are some livestock that Mitchell bought from W. T. Goldsborough and also Negro boy Levin 8 yo, slave for life. Signed 28 Jun 1850.

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