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  Handwritten List of 16 Enslaved Persons

  Handwritten list of 16 enslaved persons and their dollar amount.

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  Handwritten List of 21 Enslaved Persons

  Handwritten list of 21 enslaved persons with their ages; five of the enslaved persons are listed as dead.

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  Handwritten List of 38 Enslaved Persons

  Handwritten list of 38 enslaved persons with only their names present.

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  List of 39 Enslaved Persons

  List of 39 enslaved persons, including names, ages, various ailments, and dollar amounts.

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  News Article Announcing that an Enslaved Man Named Jack Has Been Condemned to Hang for Robbery and 3 Others Sentenced to Lashings

  News article explaining that four individuals broke into and robbed a store, and one of them, a man named Jack, has been sentenced to hang; 3 other persons were sentenced to receive 210 lashes a piece

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  News Article Announcing the Scheduled Execution of an Enslaved Person Named Hamilton

  News article announcing the scheduled execution of an enslaved man named Hamilton

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  News Article Regarding a Group of Over 100 Runaway Enslaved Persons Sheltering on Belleisle Island

  News article detailing several attacks that were carried out against a group of over 100 runaway enslaved persons who had taken up shelter on Belleisle Island near Savannah

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  News Article Reporting the Beating Death of an Enslaved Overseer by 8 Enslaved Persons

  News article in which 8 unnamed runaway enslaved persons turned themselves in after sometime living in the woods, having beaten their abusive overseer to death on Windsor plantation

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  Printed List of 41 Enslaved Persons and Their Ages

  List of 41 enslaved persons, with their names and ages, torn from a newspaper.

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  Bill of Sale of 23 Enslaved Persons

  John M. Anderson

  Bill of sale of 23 enslaved persons

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  News Article Offering a Reward for the Capture of an Enslaved Person Named Mary

  William Armstrong

  News article offering a reward for the arrest and detention of a runaway enslaved woman named Mary, who has been missing for 2 months; offered by her enslaver, William Armstrong

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  News Article Reporting that an Unnamed Enslaved Man Killed His Enslaver, Colonel James Austin

  James Austin

  News article reporting that an unnamed enslaved man stabbed his enslaver, Colonel James Austin, to death and is now in custody

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Malvina

  Orville M. Blanton

  Bill of sale of an enslaved woman named Malvina.

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  News Article Reporting an Attempt to Smuggle an Enslaved Person Named Moses from Charleston to Philadelphia

  Mary Brown

  News article reporting an attempt to smuggle an enslaved man named Moses, belonging to Miss Mary Brown of Charleston, on a steamship from Charleston to Philadelphia

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  News Article Announcing the Disappearance ("Runaway or Kidnapped") of an Enslaved Person Named Reuben

  L. A. Caldwell

  News article requesting the local populace for information regarding an enslaved boy named Reuben, who disappeared from the property of L. A. Caldwell

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Ester

  Louisa Callaway

  Bill of sale of an enslaved girl named Ester to Louisa Callaway from Mary Reed.

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  News Article Discussing a Case between Two Slaveowners Regarding a Habitual Runaway

  George W. Campbell

  News article detailing a case between George W. Campbell and George W. Botts regarding an enslaved man who was a habitual runaway, and whether the owner of the enslaved man was responsible for him when he ran away from a buyer

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Lidia

  Jane L. Collins

  Bill of sale of an enslaved person named Lidia

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  News Article Announcing the Execution of an Enslaved Person Named Henry

  Colonel Durand

  News article announcing that an enslaved man named Henry was tried and executed for resisting and wounding the overseer on the plantation of Colonel Durand in the Parish of St. Martin

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  News Article Reporting the Kidnapping of Two Unnamed Enslaved Persons

  Victor David

  News article reporting on the kidnapping and subsequent recovery of two enslaved individuals, one belonging to Mr. Peter Mallard and one to Mr. Victor David

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  News Article Reporting the Kidnapping of an Enslaved Person Named Louis

  Madam Victor Dejoux

  News article reporting that one David Jackson kidnapped an enslaved boy named Louis, belonging to Madam Victor Dejoux, in an attempt to sell Louis up the coast

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Robert

  James Devenport

  Bill of sale of an enslaved man named Robert

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  News Article Reporting on the Attempted Kidnapping of an Enslaved Person Named Robert

  Dr. Leech

  News article reporting that a Captain Gumerson attempted to kidnap an enslaved boy named Robert, belonging to a Dr. Leech

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  News Article Announcing the Trial of an Enslaved Person Named Jim

  Dr. Riddle

  News article announcing that an enslaved man named Jim, belonging to Dr. Riddle, has been accused of robbing Mr. Joseph Dyer and will tried

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  News Article on the Drowning of an Enslaved Person Named Julien

  H. B. Farrot

  News of the drowning of an enslaved man named Julien, belonging to Captain H. B. Farrot

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  News Article Announcing that an Abolitionist Was Caught After Stealing 3 Enslaved Individuals

  Gov. Lynch

  News article announcing that an abolitionist was caught after taking 2 unnamed enslaved persons belonging to Governor Lynch, and 1 other belonging to Mr. Randolph of Virginia

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  News Article Announcing the Execution of an Enslaved Person Named August

  Alexander Grant

  News article announcing the guilty verdict and scheduled execution of enslaved man named August, accused of killing another enslaved man

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  Inventory Lists of Elizabeth Haynie

  Elizabeth Haynie

  Three lists of the property of Elizabeth Haynie having 29 enslaved persons. The lists are nearly identical.

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  News Article on a Freeborn Man Named Alexander Priere and his Free Family Returned to Slavery

  George Heno

  News article explaining the events that ended with Alexander Priere and his family, who were widely known as freeborn people, to be claimed by George Heno as enslaved persons

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  Will of Edward Herndon including Gift of an Enslaved Person Named Carter

  Edward Herndon

  Will of Edward Herndon, in which he leaves an enslaved man named Carter to his grandson, Edward Herndon.

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  Copy of Will of Elizabeth Hull, including 77 Enslaved Persons

  Elizabeth Hull

  Copy of will of Elizabeth Hull, including 77 Enslaved Persons.

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  News Article Noting an Enslaved Person's Death

  John D. James

  News article noting the death an unnamed enslaved man belonging to Mr. John D. James after an attempted robbery

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  News Article Announcing an Ohioan's Petition for an Enslaved Person Named Jacob Eye to Be Freed

  Ebenezer Lane

  News article announcing that a man from Ohio, Ebenezer Lane, has petitioned for the freedom of an enslaved man named Jacob Eye, who belonged to Lane but was living in New Orleans; however, a jury refused to grant his request

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  News Article Reporting the History of a Man Named William Houston Suing His Enslaver for Freedom

  J. F. Lapice

  News article in which the history of a free man of color named William Houston is explained in an attempt to further the evidence in his suite for freedom against his current enslaver, J. F. Lapice

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Granderson

  George M. Lash

  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Granderson (typescript).

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  News Article Reporting an Attempt to Smuggle an Unnamed Enslaved Person

  John Lewis

  News article reporting that an attempt to smuggle an enslaved man into a free state failed when the man called out from inside of a box waiting to be loaded for shipment; the man belonged to Mr. John Lewis of Germantown (presumably in New Orleans)

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  News Announcing the Sale of an Enslaved Person for an Unusually High Price

  Lockwood

  News article detailing the sale of an enslaved girl named Sarah for the unusually high sum of $8,000

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  Plantation Ledger Page Listing Names of 18 Enslaved Persons

  A. Macrery

  Plantation ledger page listing the names of 18 enslaved persons

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  Four News Articles Reporting on the Trial of an Enslaved Person Accused of Inciting Insurrection

  Madam Mallere

  Four consecutive articles reporting on an attempted insurrection, and the resulting trial and sentence of the enslaved man, belonging to Madam Mallere, charged with the attempt

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  News Article on the Emancipations of 7 Enslaved Persons Named Minerva, Fanny, Auguste, Louis, Louisa, Victoire, and Zabette

  Victor Martin, L. J. Mace, E. Manderville, and Theodore Hazeur

  News article of the report and resolution for the emanciation of 7 enslaved persons named Minerva, Fanny, Auguste, Louis, Louisa, Victoire, and Zabette, belonging to various enslavers

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  News Article on the Arrest of 4 Runaway Enslaved Persons Named Robert, Charles, and Frank, and 1 Unnamed Enslaved Person

  William Martin

  News article reporting on the escape and subsequent arrests of 4 enslaved persons: Robert, belonging to William Martin; Charles, belonging to Mr. Henderson; Frank, belonging to Mr. Matthews; and an unnamed enslaved person belonging to Mrs. Kendig

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  Receipt for the Sale of 7 Enslaved Persons

  Alexander C. McEwen

  Receipt for the sale from Alexander C. and Eliza M. McEwen to their daughter Elizabeth M. Featherston of seven enslaved persons named Julia Ann, Cornelius, Ilay Ann, Ellen, John, William, and Frances.

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  Deed of Conveyance from Tennessee to Mississippi 8 Enslaved Persons Named George, Alfred, Jane, Kate, Julia Ann, [infant child], Chapman, and Amanda

  Eliza M. McEwen

  Deed of conveyance from Tennessee to Mississippi 8 enslaved persons named George, Alfred, Jane, Kate, Julia Ann, [infant child], Chapman, and Amanda.

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  News Article Reporting on an Unnamed Enslaved Person's Attempt to Poison a Lodger

  Jacob Milligan

  News article reporting that an unnamed enslaved woman in the family of Captain Jacob Milligan attempted to poison a lodger

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Mary

  Charles Mitchell

  Bill of sale of an enslaved woman named Mary

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Bass

  Cummings Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved man named Bass to Moseley and Cummings.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Ben

  Cummings Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved boy named Ben to Moseley and Cummings.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Clarry

  Cummings Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved girl named Clarry to Moseley and Cummings.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named [Jack]

  Cummings Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved boy named [Jack] to Moseley and Cummings.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Lewis

  Cummings Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved man named Lewis to Moseley and Cummings.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Martha

  Cummings Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved girl named Martha to Moseley and Cummings.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Martha

  Cummings Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved woman named Martha to Moseley and Cummings.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Matilda

  Cummings Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved woman named Matilda to Moseley and Cummings.

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  Bill of Sale of an Unnamed Enslaved Person

  Cummings Moseley

  Bill of sale of an unnamed enslaved woman to Moseley and Cummings.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named [Isom]

  D. H. Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved man named [Isom] to D. H. Moseley.

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  Jailor's Receipt for Jail Fees Paid for Enslaved Person Named Jacob

  E. B. Moseley

  Jailor's receipt for partial payment of jail fees for an enslaved boy named Jacob.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named George

  George Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved man named George to George H. Moseley.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Lewis

  George Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved man named Lewis to George H. Moseley.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Ned

  George Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved man named Ned to George H. Moseley.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Betsey Jack

  George H. Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved woman named Betsey Jack to George H. Moseley.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Hannea

  George H. Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved woman named Hannea to George H. Moseley.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Josh

  George H. Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved boy named Josh to George H. Moseley.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Martin

  George H. Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved boy named Martin to George H. Moseley.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Tom

  George H. Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved boy named Tom to George H. Moseley.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Tom

  George H. Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved man named Tom to George H. Moseley.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Sam

  George Moseley and I. A. Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved man named Sam to George H. Moseley and [I.] A. Moseley.

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  Bill of Sale of 2 Enslaved Persons Named Albert and Isaac

  G. H. Moseley

  Bill of sale of two enslaved persons named Albert and Isaac to G. H. Moseley.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Benjamin

  G. H. Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved man named Benjamin to G. H. Moseley.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Bob

  G. H. Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved boy named Bob to G. H. Moseley.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Charlotte

  G. H. Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved girl named Charlotte to G. H. Moseley.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Cisley

  G. H. Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved girl named Cisley to G. H. Moseley.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Henry

  G. H. Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved man named Henry to G. H. Moseley.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Margaret

  G. H. Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved girl named Margaret to G. H. Moseley.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Mariah

  G. H. Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved girl named Mariah to G. H. Moseley.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Marshall

  G. H. Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved boy named Marshall to G. H. Moseley.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Misety

  G. H. Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved girl named Misety to George H. Moseley.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Reece

  G. H. Moseley

  Bill of sale at public auction of an enslaved boy named Reece to G. H. Moseley.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Sally

  G. H. Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved girl named Sally to G. H. Moseley.

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Simon

  G. H. Moseley

  Bill of sale of an enslaved man named Simon to G. H. Moseley.

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  Bills of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Hariet and an Enslaved Person Named Sallie

  G. H. Moseley

  Two bills of sale on a single document; one bill of sale of an enslaved woman named Hariet from John H. Morgan to G. H. Moseley; one bill of sale of an enslaved girl named Sallie from Blackwell & Ballard to G. H. Moseley.

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  News Article Regarding the Lynching of 2 Unnamed Enslaved Persons

  Mr. Burnly

  News article regarding the lynching of two unnamed enslaved men belonging to Mr. Burnly, who were reportedly hanged after attacking a woman and her child

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  News Article Reporting on the Arrest of an Unnamed Enslaved Person Killing a Mill Superintendent

  Mr. Cutcliff

  News article reporting on the death of Mr. Scott, superintendent of a mill belonging to a Mr. Cutliff, when an unnamed enslaved man belonging to Mr. Cutliff beat him to death

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  News Article Announcing that a Family Was Murdered by an Unnamed Enslaved Person

  Mr. Wilson

  News article explaining that Mr. Wilson and his family were murdered by an unnamed enslaved man owned by Mr. Wilson

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  News Article on the Death by Suicide of an Unnamed Enslaved Person

  Robert Murphy

  News article reporting on the death by suicide of an unnamed enslaved man belonging to Mr. Robert Murphy

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Ben

  Anthony W. Nanleer

  Bill of sale of an enslaved person named Ben.

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  News Article Reporting the Trial of 1 Enslaved Person for Assaulting Another Enslaved Person

  Alfred Penn

  News article reporting that enslaved man named Bob, belonging to Alfred Penn, was tried for assault and attempt to kill another enslaved person named Lewis, belonging to Dennis Donnoran

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Steve

  Duval Plant

  Bill of sale of an enslaved man named Steve

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Mariah

  Harrison S. Plant

  Bill of sale of an enslaved girl named Mariah

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Middleton

  H. S. Plant

  Bill of sale of an enslaved person named Middleton

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Gim

  Mitchell Plant

  Bill of sale of an enslaved man named Gim

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Lucy

  Mitchell Plant

  Bill of sale of an enslaved woman named Lucy

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Ren

  Mitchell Plant

  Bill of sale of an enslaved man named Ren

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  Bill of Sale of 2 Enslaved Persons Named Mary and [Alfred]

  S. H. Plant

  Bill of sale of an enslaved woman named Mary and her three-year-old son, [Alfred]

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  Bill of Sale of 2 Enslaved Persons Named Ned and Simpson

  S. H. Plant

  Bill of sale of 2 enslaved men named Ned and Simpson

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  Bill of Sale of 2 Enslaved Persons Named Susan and Bolin

  S. H. Plant

  Bill of sale of 2 enslaved persons named Susan and Bolin, Susan's son

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  Bill of Sale of 4 Enslaved Persons Named Milly, Jim, Ann, and Ned

  S. H. Plant

  Bill of sale of 4 enslaved persons named Milly, Jim, Ann, and Ned

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  Bill of Sale of 5 Enslaved Persons; each side of document lists different names

  S. H. Plant

  Bill of sale of 5 enslaved persons named either Caroline, Margaret, Jim, Henry, and Molly, or Emelino, Margeret, Lewis, Franny, and Martha

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  Bill of Sale of 8 Enslaved Persons Named Jacob, Minny, Sally, [infant child], Juno, Simion, Henry, and Dennis

  S. H. Plant

  Bill of sale of 8 enslaved persons named Jacob, Minny, Sally, [infant child], Juno, Simion, Henry, and Dennis

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named George

  S. H. Plant

  Bill of sale of an enslaved man named George

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  Bill of Sale of an Enslaved Person Named Georgean

  S. H. Plant

  Bill of sale of an enslaved girl named Georgean