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Extract of bill of sale, January 18, 1837, to board of managers by which Negro man James Augustus is sold by James A. Johnson to David Trundle to serve 21 years, 11 months, and 22 days, then freed 12/24/1858, January 18, 1837-December 24, 1858

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Summary:Extract of bill of sale, January 18, 1837, to board of managers by which Negro man James Augustus is sold by James A. Johnson to David Trundle to serve 21 years, 11 months, and 22 days, then freed 12/24/1858, January 18, 1837-December 24, 1858. Signed: Henry Schley, clerk.
Creator:Schley, Henry
Century:1801-1900
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Place of origin – Country:United States of America
Place of origin – Region:Maryland
Temporal subject: 1831-1840
1841-1850
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 2474
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:Civil Rights, Civic Engagement
Copyright holder:Public Domain
Collection:Digital Collections
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