University of Maryland Libraries Digital Collections

Slave deed for two boys


Summary:Slave Deed dated Washington City, July 9, 1859. "Sold to J.B. Berry of Maryland, Prince George County two negro boys, brothers one name Hal Smith 16 years other name Charles Smith 12 years."
Creator:Wheeler, Theodor
Century:1801-1900
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Place of origin – Country:United States of America
Place of origin – Region:Maryland
Temporal subject: 1851-1860
Geographical subject – Continent:North America
Geographical subject – Country:United States of America
Geographical subject – Region:Maryland
Topical subjects:Slavery -- Maryland
African Americans
ArchivesUM location:Maryland Manuscripts collection
  • item 4861
  • accession 97-33
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:Personal and Family Lives
Collection:Digital Collections
Collection may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. To obtain permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the University of Maryland Libraries at http://digital.lib.umd.edu/archivesum/contact.jsp.