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Autographed document signed, January 5, 1860, for hire of one Negro slave, Bob; payment of $140 to Felix Matthews, furnished with clothing, hat and blanket; verso, payments noted 4/6/1860, 7/2/1860, 10/1/1860, and 1/1/1861, January 5, 1860-January 1, 1861

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Summary:Autographed document signed, January 5, 1860, for hire of one Negro slave, Bob; payment of $140 to Felix Matthews, furnished with clothing, hat and blanket; verso, payments noted 4/6/1860, 7/2/1860, 10/1/1860, and 1/1/1861, January 5, 1860-January 1, 1861.
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
1861-1870
Geographical subject – Continent:North America
Geographical subject – Country:United States of America
Topical subjects:Slavery -- Maryland
African Americans
ArchivesUM location:Maryland Manuscripts collection
  • item 1974
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:Civil Rights, Civic Engagement
Copyright holder:Public Domain
Collection:Digital Collections
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