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Slave deed from Lewis Barrett of Montgomery County, deeding his seven-year-old slave, Teresa to John A. Ruff of Washington D.C. for $100, March 9, 1852

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Summary:Slave deed from Lewis Barrett of Montgomery County, deeding his seven-year-old slave, Teresa to John A. Ruff of Washington D.C. for $100.
Century:1801-1900
Place of origin – Continent:North America
North America
Place of origin – Country:United States of America
United States of America
Place of origin – Region:Maryland
Montgomery County
District of Columbia
Place of origin – Settlement:Washington
Temporal subject: 1851-1860
Geographical subject – Continent:North America
North America
Geographical subject – Country:United States of America
United States of America
Geographical subject – Region:Maryland
Montgomery County
District of Columbia
Geographical subject – Settlement:Washington
Topical subjects:Slavery -- Maryland
African Americans
ArchivesUM location:Maryland Manuscripts collection
  • item 4580
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:Civil Rights, Civic Engagement
Personal and Family Lives
Copyright holder:Public Domain
Collection:Digital Collections
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