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Bill of sale of a "Negro", Frederick County, Maryland, 1786

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Summary:	Bill of sale, Frederick County, August 16, 1786: "Abraham Shekell sale of a Negro to Nicholas Ray in satisfaction of 100 pounds debt to Ray."
Creator:	Beale, William
Century:	1701-1800
Place of origin – Continent:	North America
Place of origin – Country:	United States of America
Place of origin – Region:	Maryland
Place of origin – Region:	Frederick County
Temporal subject:	1771-1780
Geographical subject – Continent:	North America
Geographical subject – Country:	United States of America
Geographical subject – Region:	Maryland
Geographical subject – Region:	Frederick County
Topical subjects:	Slavery -- Maryland
Topical subjects:	African Americans
ArchivesUM location:	Maryland Manuscripts collection item 3271
Repository:	Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:	Economics, Business, Commerce, Labor
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