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Thomas Smith and John Cox received 60 pounds for a Negro boy from Jacob Hess, July 26, 1768

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Summary:Bill of sale, autograph document signed, Philadelphia, July 26, 1768: Thomas Smith and John Cox received 60 pounds for a Negro boy from Jacob Hess.
Century:1701-1800
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Place of origin – Country:United Kingdom of Great Britain
Place of origin – Region:Pennsylvania
Place of origin – Settlement:Philadelphia
Temporal subject: 1761-1770
Geographical subject – Continent:North America
Geographical subject – Country:United Kingdom of Great Britain
Geographical subject – Region:Pennsylvania
Geographical subject – Settlement:Philadelphia
Topical subjects:Slavery -- Pennsylvania
African Americans
ArchivesUM location:Maryland Manuscripts collection
  • item 3257
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:Civil Rights, Civic Engagement
Personal and Family Lives
Copyright holder:Public Domain
Collection:Digital Collections
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