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Autographed document signed for the hire of one Negro slave, Jacob Griffin, for one year; payment $100.00, a hat, and a blanket; on verso, five payments noted, January 1, 1853


Summary:Autographed document signed for the hire of one Negro slave, Jacob Griffin, for one year; payment $100.00, a hat, and a blanket; on verso, five payments noted, [Richmond, Virginia], January 1, 1853.
Creator:Thomas, James Jr.
Century:1801-1900
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Place of origin – Country:United States of America
Place of origin – Region:Virginia
Place of origin – Settlement:Richmond
Temporal subject: 1851-1860
Geographical subject – Continent:North America
Geographical subject – Country:United States of America
Geographical subject – Region:Virginia
Geographical subject – Settlement:Richmond
Topical subjects:Slavery -- Maryland
African Americans
ArchivesUM location:Maryland Manuscripts collection
  • item 1961
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:Civil Rights, Civic Engagement
Copyright holder:Public Domain
Collection:Digital Collections
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