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Autographed document signed, January 1, 1856, for the hire of one Negro slave, Jorday, $140, to Elizabeth J. Timberlake, furnished with clothing, hat, and blanket; verso, notice of two payments, July 7, 1856 and January 26, 1857, January 1, 1856-January 26, 1857

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Summary:Autographed document signed, January 1, 1856, for the hire of one Negro slave, Jorday, $140, to Elizabeth J. Timberlake, furnished with clothing, hat, and blanket; verso, notice of two payments, July 7, 1856 and January 26, 1857, January 1, 1856-January 26, 1857.
Creator:Thomas, James Jr.
Century:1801-1900
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Place of origin – Country:United States of America
Temporal subject: 1851-1860
Geographical subject – Continent:North America
Geographical subject – Country:United States of America
Topical subjects:Slavery -- Maryland
Free African Americans
ArchivesUM location:Maryland Manuscripts collection
  • item 1973
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:Civil Rights, Civic Engagement
Copyright holder:Public Domain
Collection:Digital Collections
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