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Orlando Griffith received 88 pounds, 6 shillings, 3 pence for the sale of a Negro to Charles Grontz Griffith, March 15, 1776

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Summary:Bill of sale, autograph document signed, Frederick County, March 15, 1776: Orlando Griffith received 88 pounds, 6 shillings, 3 pence for the sale of a Negro to Charles Grontz Griffith [Frederick County].
Century:1701-1800
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Place of origin – Country:United Kingdom of Great Britain
Place of origin – Region:Maryland
Frederick County
Temporal subject: 1771-1780
Geographical subject – Continent:North America
Geographical subject – Country:United Kingdom of Great Britain
Geographical subject – Region:Maryland
Frederick County
Topical subjects:Slavery -- Maryland
African Americans
ArchivesUM location:Maryland Manuscripts collection
  • item 3261
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:Civil Rights, Civic Engagement
Personal and Family Lives
Copyright holder:Public Domain
Collection:Digital Collections
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