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Statement of suit for $80 by Peter Brengle against George French for trespass in fraudulently selling him unsound and diseased Negro man, Harry, on April 5, 1810, for $420, who later died from the disease after costing $300 for care, April 5, 1810-December 31,1810

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Summary:Statement of suit for $80 by Peter Brengle against George French for trespass in fraudulently selling him unsound and diseased Negro man, Harry, on April 5, 1810, for $420, who later died from the disease after costing $300 for care [Frederick County], April 5,1810-December 31, 1810. Signed: Richard Potts.
Creator:Potts, Richard
Century:1801-1900
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Place of origin – Country:United States of America
Place of origin – Region:Maryland
Frederick County
Temporal subject: 1801-1810
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 2537
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:Civil Rights, Civic Engagement
Copyright holder:Public Domain
Collection:Digital Collections
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