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  Statement, Sale of Isaac Wade's Cotton, November 20, 1858

  This statement, dated November 20, 1858, documents the sale of 20 bales of cotton on behalf of Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person with the cost of shipping via the Dr. Carroll steam boat included at the bottom of the page.

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  Statement, Sale of Isaac Wade's Cotton, November 20, 1858

  This statement, dated November 20, 1858, documents the sale of 30 bales of cotton on behalf of Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person with the cost of shipping via the Natchez steam boat included at the bottom of the page.

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  Statement, Sale of Isaac Wade's Cotton, November 6, 1858

  This statement, dated November 6, 1858, documents the sale of 20 bales of cotton on behalf of Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person with the cost of shipping included at the bottom of the page.

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  Statement, Sale of Isaac Wade's Cotton, October 25, 1858

  This statement, dated October 25, 1858, documents the sale of 20 bales of cotton on behalf of Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person with the cost of shipping included at the bottom of the page.

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  Statement, Sale of Isaac Wade's Cotton, September 22, 1858

  This statement, dated September 22, 1858, documents the sale of 20 bales of cotton on behalf of Isaac R. Wade with the cost of shipping included at the bottom of the page.

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  Statement, Sale of Isaac Wade's Cotton, September 30, 1858

  This statement, dated September 30, 1858, documents the sale of 20 bales of cotton on behalf of Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person with the cost of shipping included at the bottom of the page.

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  Account Statement, Hall, Kemp and Co. to Isaac R. Wade, January 30, 1857

  This statement from Hall, Kemp and Co., Wholesale Grocers, dated January 30, 1857, documents the purchase of household goods made by Judge Isaac R. Wade.

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  Invoice, North Smedes and Co. to J. J. Person for Isaac R. Wade, January 31, 1857

  This invoice, dated January 31, 1857, documents the dry good purchased from North, Smedes and Co. by J. J. Person on behalf of Isaac R. Wade totally one hundred thirty dollars and forty-four cents.

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  Letter, J. J. Person per W. B. Fulkerson to Isaac R. Wade, January 23, 1857

  In this letter, dated January 23, 1957, W. B. Fulkerson writes to Isaac R. Wade on behalf of J. J. Person and Co. to provide a statement of Wade's account per Wade's request.

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  Receipt, City Hotel to Isaac R. Wade, January 31, 1857

  This receipt, dated January 31, 1857, documents the payment made by Isaac R. Wade to R. S. Moore and the City Hotel for a for day stay with additional charge for food and drinks.

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  Receipt, George McPherson to Isaac R. Wade, January 6, 1857

  This receipt, dated January 6, 1857, documents the payment by Isaac R. Wade to George MacPherson for the purchase of 1 dozen silver forks for forty dollars.

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  Receipt, P. Prats to Isaac B. Wade, January 31, 1887

  This receipt, dated January 31, 1857, documents the payment of eight dollars and seventy cents made to P. Prats for the purchase of various tobacco products.

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  Account Statement, Isaac R. Wade to Curry and Person, may 3, 1853

  In this account statement, dated May 3, 1853, Curry and Person, per A. L. Hubblell, documents purchases and account shortages by Isaac R. Wade.

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  Bank Draft Receipt, February 10, 1953

  This receipt notifies of two bank drafts requested by Isaac R. Wade from J. J. Person on February 10, 1953 with an interest payment of ten dollars due March 1, 1853.

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  Invoice for Merchandize Shipped by Curry and Person for Isaac R. Wade, October 22, 1853

  This invoice, dated October 22, 1853, documents the purchase and shipment of tiles by Curry and Person for Isaac R. Wade. A letter addressed to Wade notifies him of the cause behind the delay and updates him on the state of the cotton market.

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  Letter, Curry and Person via John Jennings to Isaac R. Wade, May 3, 1853

  In this letter, dated May 3, 1853, John Jennings writes to Isaac R. Wade on behalf of Curry and Persons to inform him of corrections made to his account and expected payments and their terms. The left edge of the paper is torn.

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  Letter, Curry and Person via John Jennings to Isaac R. Wade, November 9, 1853

  This letter, dated November 9, 1853, John Jennings writes to Issac R. Wade on behalf of Curry and Person to inform Wade of the sale of 14 bales of cotton and included pages from the Exports from New Orleans publication to keep him informed on the market situation.

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  Letter, J. J. Person to Isaac R. Wade, May 12, 1853

  In this letter, J. J. Person, per William A. Wells, writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him of the number of pieces being sent him and how the number was calculated. He requests that Wade not request the balance until he is informed as it has not yet arrived.

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  Letter, to Curry and Persons, March 15, 1853

  In this letter, dated March 15, 1853, an unidentified person (possibly Isaac R. Wade) writes to Curry and Persons to identify an incorrect balance on an account and request that it, and the interest rate associated with a note be corrected. The letter goes on to offer direction on interest associated with cotton sales and corrects a charge made on supplies.

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  Bank Draft for Issac R. Wade via J. J. Person and Co., July 10, 1853

  J. J. Person

  This note documents the bank drafts initiated by Isaac R. Wade sentto J. J. Person on July 10, 1853

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  Letter, Isaac R. Wade to Curry and Persons, March 15, 1853

  Isaac R. Wade

  In this letter, dated March 15, 1853, Isaac R. Wade writes to Curry and Person to contest the account statement he received from them and requests corrections. He goes on to request they provide interest calculations and provides details on the interest he is to receive from cotton sales.

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  Promissory Note Receipt, March 4, 1851

  This promissory note, dated May 2, 1846 states that Isaac R. Wade promises to repay two $2772.24 to James Brown through the Bank of Louisiana with eight percent interest by March 1, 1849. "Paid by sale of Wade land January 1, 1849" is written sideways across the original note and Wade's name is marked out at the bottom of the note. "4 March 1851" is written in red in the upper left corner.

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  Bill of Court Costs With Receipt, January 19, 1850

  In this bill of court costs, sent to J. Hewitt on January 19, 1850, the Chancery Office advises on the costs associated with a court case between the American Colonization Society versus Isaac R. Wade and requests payment for the $168.31 bill before papers will be sent. Acknowledgement of the payment received on February 21, 1850 is written on the back of the bill.

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  Bill to Samuel Laughman, February 21, 1850

  This bill, dated February 21, 1850, documents the request for payment from Samuel Laughman of one hundred sixty-eight dollars and thirty-one cents to John Hewitt. Isaac R. Wade's name is scratched through at the bottom of the note.

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  Financial Statement, Isaac R. Wade Guaranteed by B. F. Young, May 28, 1850

  This financial statement, dated May 2, 1850, documents financial payments and credits for Isacc R. Wade's account that is guaranteed by B. F. Young and provided to W. Jackson and P. J. H. Nuin.

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  Letter, John Hewitt to Isaac R. Wade, February 2, 1850

  In this letter, dated February 2, 1850, John Hewitt writes to Isaac R. Wade to remind him that he is required to send certain releases and receipts as directed by the Chancery Court in it's decree. Hewitt offers to send him the documents to sign and return and also reminds him of the fees he is required to pay.

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  Promissory Note Receipt, March 4, 1850

  This promissory note, dated May 2, 1846 states that Isaac R. Wade promises to repay two $2772.24 to James Brown through the Bank of Louisiana with eight percent interest by March 1, 1849. "Paid by sale of Wade land January 1, 1849" is written sideways across the original note and Wade's name is marked out at the bottom of the note. "4 March 1850" is written in red in the upper left corner.

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  Statement, Sale of Isaac Wade's Cotton, December 8, 1858

  This statement, dated December 8, 1858, documents the sale of 40 bales of cotton on behalf of Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person with the cost of shipping via the Magnolia and Natchez steam boats included at the bottom of the page.

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  Account Statement, Isaac R. Wade to John Ker, January 31, 1849

  This statement accounts the income of Prospect Hill Plantation as reported to John Ker, an agent for the American Colonization Society by Isaac R. Wade on January 31, 1849.

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  Letters Between Isaac R. Wade and R. M. Moore, January 1, 1849

  These letters between Isaac R. Wade and Claiborn County, Mississippi Sheriff and Tax Collector, R. M. Moore, pertain to the property taxes associated with the Isaac Ross estate. Moore informs Wade that the taxes amount to thirty-one dollars and sixty cents. A note on scrap paper states that taxes on the Isaac Ross estate in Jefferson county are one hundred, sixty-nine dollars and thirty-five cents.

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  Letter, William Robertson to Isaac R. Wade, September 6, 1849

  In this letter, dated September 6, 1849, William Robertson writes to Isaac R. Wade to request he make the $38.12 payment in satisfaction of a judgement and explains the benefits of making the payment. An envelope addressed to I. R. Wade in Port Gibson, Mississippi is included.

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  Promissory Note Receipt, March 4, 1849

  This promissory note, dated May 2, 1846 states that Isaac R. Wade promises to repay two $2772.24 to James Brown through the Bank of Louisiana with eight percent interest by March 1, 1849. "Paid by sale of Wade land January 1, 1849" is written sideways across the original note and Wade's name is marked out at the bottom of the note. "4 March 1849" is written in red in the upper left corner.

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  Prospect Hill Plantation Statement, January 22, 1849

  This statement tracks the expenses and credits of the Prospect Hill Plantation as presented to Dr. Ker by Isaac R. Wade on January 22, 1849.

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  Statement of Indebtedness of Isaac R. Wade, May 1846 through January 1849

  This copy of a statement of indebtedness of Isaac R. Wade documents debts owed Brown Brothers and Commercial Bank from May 2, 1846 to January 1, 1849.

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  Court Summons, November 10, 1848

  This court summons calls Isaac R. Wade, Walter Wade, Levi C. Harris, Thomas L. Baily and Jane B. Ross to appear in the Southern District Chancery Court in Natchez to answer a bill of complaint against them. The complaint was brought by John Thomas Freeland and John Murcoch. The summons is dated November 10, 1848 and is signed by E. S. Russell, the court clerk.

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  Loan Agreement, Isaac R. Wade to Frederick Stanton, July 15, 1848

  This copy of a loan agreement, dated July 15, 1848, outlines the terms of a loan between Isaac R. Wade and Frederick Stanton including the interest rate and a lien on some of Wade's property in Louisiana.

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  Notification of Motion on Bond, October 1848

  This handwritten court document notifies the defendants, Samuel Laughman, Isaac Wade, James Payne, and Thompson B Shaw in a case brought against them by the State of Mississippi on the judgement of two thousand six hundred and ninety-six dollars and fifty-two cents per annum damages. The document goes on to describe the case and the judgement that was brought to the Jefferson County Circuit Court during the October 1848 term.

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  Public Instrument of Protest, March 4, 1847

  This set of documents include a Public Instrument of Protest filed and notarized on March 4, 1847, stating that payments had not been made on a note being held by Samuel Nicholson, Esquire, along with two copies of a promissory note stating that Isaac R. Wade would pay sums to James Brown by March 1, 1847. The second note is marked as paid by sale of Wade land on January 1, 1849.

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  Receipt, A. J. McGill to Prospect Hill, March 13, 1848

  This receipt documents the purchases and payments made by Prospect Hill Planation from A. J. McGill from March 13 through December 31, 1847 with the payment being made by Isaac R. Wade on March 13, 1848.

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  Receipt, A. J. McGill to Prospect Hill Plantation, March 13, 1848

  This receipt notes the payment made by Isaac R. Wade on March 13, 1848 on behalf of the Prospect Hill plantation for items purchased from A. J. McGill from March 13 to December 31, 1847.

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  Receipt, Isaac R. Wade to John Ker, December 26, 1848

  This receipt provides a list of items purchased by John Ker at the sale at Prospect Hill produced by Isaac R. Wade on December 25, 1848.

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  Receipt, Prospect Hill to S. F. R. Abbaz, 1847

  This receipt, dated March 12, 1848, documents a payment of thirty dollars by settlement with Isaac R. Wade from S. F. R. Abbaz to Prospect Hill in 1847.

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  Statement and Note, Isaac Ross Estate to John a. Watkins, October 28, 1848

  This statement of goods and services was provided to the Isaac Ross estate by John A. Watkins along with a receipt of payment addressed to Isaac R. Wade and a note from Watkins describing the statement.

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  Statement, Isaac Ross Estate to John A. Watkins, 1848

  This statement documents the purchases and payments made by the Isaac Ross Estate to John A Watkins from July 1847 to July 1848.

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  Tax Receipt, Isaac B. Ross Estate, 1848

  This receipt documents the tax payment of one hundred sixty-nine dollars made for the Estate of Isaac B. Ross for 1848 that include state, county, and school taxes.

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  Copy of Memorandum from Council of Society to J. R. Wade, January 19, 1847

  In this copy of a memo, the Council of the Society informs of the terms of an estate settlement involving J. R. Wade and outlines the terms of repayment of debt including the disbursement of enslaved persons, a monetary sum, and the possession of Prospect Hill Plantation and it's use by the Council of the Society. The memo, dated January 19, 1847, has sustained damage on the outer edges of the paper.

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  Enslaved Persons Electing to Move to Liberia, December 16, 1847

  This document names the list of enslaved persons at Prospect Hill Plantation who elected to leave the plantation and move to Liberia, Africa as part of Isaac Ross's will and his work with the American Colonization Society.

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  Invoice, Isaac R. Wade for the Plantation to John A. Watkins, 1847

  This invoice lists the household land building items purchased from Isaac R. Wade, Executor for the Prospect Hill plantation by John A. Watkins form May to July of 1847.

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  Invoice, Prospect Hill to A. J. McGill

  This invoice lists items purchased by A. J. McGill from Prospect Hill Plantation from March to May of 1847.

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  Public Instrument of Protest, March 4, 1847

  This set of documents include a Public Instrument of Protest filed and notarized stating that payments had not been made on a note being held at The Mechanics and Traders Bank of New Orleans along with two promissory notes stating that Isaac R. Wade would pay sums to James Brown by March 1, 1847. The second note is marked as paid on January 10, 1849.

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  Receipt, John A. Watkins to Isaac R. Wade, July 20, 1847

  This receipt documents the payments and drafts made to John A. Watkins by Isaac R. Wade on behalf of the Isaac Ross estate.

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  Receipt, Prospect Hill to S. F. R. Abbaz, 1847

  This receipt documents a payment of eleven dollars to Prospect Hill by S. F. R. Abbaz for services rendered in April 1847.

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  Receipt, R. Parkinson to Isaac R. Wade for the Isaac Ross Estate, 1847

  This receipt documents the payment made by Isaac R. Wade on behalf of the Isaac Ross estate to A. W. Hodge and received by R. Parkinson for purchases made from February to October, 1847.

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  Statement, The Estate of Isaac Ross to John A Watkins, 1847

  This statement documents the purchases and payments made by the Isaac Ross estate to John A Watkins from January to May, 1847.

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  Statement to the Coroner of Jefferson County, Mississippi, November 22, 1847

  James J. Collier

  In this statement made to Coroner of Jefferson County, Mississippi, James J. Collier, Circuit Court Clerk, writes on behalf of the State of Mississippi to document the recovery of two thousand three hundred and twenty -four dollars with interest against a judgment by Isaac R. Wade and other interested parties of the Isaac Ross Estate. The statement goes on to describe a writ of error made by a trustee and Wade, etc. call to appear before the high court.

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  Letter, H. T. Ellitt to George L. Potter, January 6, 1847

  H. T. Ellitt

  In this copy of a letter, dated January 6, 1867, H. T. Ellet writes to George L. Potter to inform him of the work he's done on a case involving Mr. Giller in estate matters. He discusses Mr. Giller's wishes, concessions, and offer of settlement in Probate Court, outlining his desire to possess the title to Prospect Hill Plantation.

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  Letter, Obett Sernt to John L. McMauran, February 7, 1847

  Obett Sernt

  In this letter, dated February 7, 1847, Obett Sernt writes to John L. McMauran to propose a settlement of debts owed him from an estate McMauran is in charge of. The proposal includes the management and eventual ownership of the Prospect Hill Plantation, the disbursement of enslaved persons, and a crop of corn.

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  Receipt, Peter Stompleg to Isaac R. Wade, December 23, 1847

  Peter Stompleg

  This receipt, dated December 23, 1847, documents the payment of nine hundred dollars from Isaac R. Wade via John A. Watkins to Peter Stompleg for his services as the overseer of Prospect Hill Plantations for the year 1847.

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  Letter, Mo. B. Minuson to Isaac R. Wade, July 27, 1847

  John A. Watkins

  In this letter, dated July 24, 1847, John A. Watkins writes to Isaac R. Wade to advise him on the cotton market and when to sell and ship the cotton crops.

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  Letter, George S. Yerger to Isaac R. Wade, March 11, 1847

  George S. Yerger

  In this letter, dated March 11, 1847, George S. Yerger writes to Isaac R. Wade to advise him that the Colonization Society is insisting on being in control of "the property" but otherwise agrees to the terms proposed in prior communication. Yerger advises Wade to agree and "be done with it" to "prevent further trouble".

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  Account Settlements Made by Isaac R. Wade as Executor of the Isaac Ross Estate, 1845

  This statement provides the debit and credits on the accounts settled in the probate courts by Isaac R. Wade in his role as Executor of the Isaac Ross Will and Estate. Columns on the back of the statement lists names in other estates.

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  Bill of Sale for Enslaved Person, November 15, 1845

  This bill of sale, dated November 15, 1845, transfers ownership of two enslaved men named Jackson and William from John C. Ricks to Isaac R. Wade for a cost of twelve hundred dollars.

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  Circuit Court Judgement Receipt, November 15, 1845

  This receipt acknowledges the payments made by Isaac R. Wade to John C. Ricks, Ricks' attorney, William S. Sayer, and the apothecary and doctor bill in the under the terms of the judgement made by the Circuit Court of the Southern District of Mississippi during the May term, 1845 in the John R. Ricks v. Isaac R. Wade, executor of the Isaac Ross estate.

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  Deed, Sale of Property of Isaac Ross Estate, February 18, 1845

  This deed, dated February 18, 1845, documents the sale of property in Claiborn County, Mississippi. The property, originally owned by the Isaac Ross Estate, was sold for taxed to James H. Merry and James I. Person by the sheriff and tax collector, M. O. Hopkins.

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  Draft of Power of Attorney Document, Walter Wade to Isaac R. Wade, April 15, 1845

  In this draft of a power of attorney statement, Walter Wade and three other unnamed people giving their attorney, Isaac R. Wade the permission to sign on their behalf for the case of Isaac R. Wade v. the American Colonization Society as it stands in the courts in Mississippi.

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  Receipt, J. R. Murry to Isaac Ross Estate, January 6, 1845

  This receipt documents the sale and payment for horse grooming items purchased by the Isaac Ross Estate from J. R. Murry.

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  Certified Copy of Isiac [Isaac] Ross Last Will, January 19, 1830

  In this certified copy of the last will and testament of Isaac Ross, originally dated January 19, 1830, Ross specifies where his money and property is to go after his death, including giving the enslaved persons on his plantation to the American Colonization Society to be sent to Africa. This copy of the will was certified by Geneva E. Collins, Chancery Clerk, on November 22, 1968.