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Sale of a mulatto slave to Richard Potts for 80 pounds, August 8, 1785

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Summary:Bill of sale, Frederick Town, August 8, 1785, John Peltz, sale of a mulatto slave to Richard Potts for 80 pounds [Frederick County].
Century:1701-1800
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Place of origin – Country:United States of America
Place of origin – Region:Maryland
Frederick County
Place of origin – Settlement:Frederick
Temporal subject: 1781-1790
Geographical subject – Continent:North America
Geographical subject – Country:United States of America
Geographical subject – Region:Maryland
Frederick County
Geographical subject – Settlement:Frederick
Topical subjects:Slavery -- Maryland
African Americans
ArchivesUM location:Maryland Manuscripts collection
  • item 3666
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:Civil Rights, Civic Engagement
Personal and Family Lives
Copyright holder:Public Domain
Collection:Digital Collections
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