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Autographed document signed, January 5, 1854, for the hire of 4 Negro slaves from Nathaniel C. Crenshaw; William Crenshaw at $80, William at $80, Frank at $80, and Lee at $60; verso notation of payments 5/4, 7/30, 10/18, and 1/2/1855, January 5, 1854-January 5, 1855

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Summary:Autographed document signed, January 5, 1854, for the hire of 4 Negro slaves from Nathaniel C. Crenshaw; William Crenshaw at $80, William at $80, Frank at $80, and Lee at $60; verso notation of payments 5/4, 7/30, 10/18, and 1/2/1855, January 5, 1854-January 5, 1855.
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
African Americans
ArchivesUM location:Maryland Manuscripts collection
  • item 1978
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:Civil Rights, Civic Engagement
Copyright holder:Public Domain
Collection:Digital Collections
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