Title |
William Knox, Taney Town, Frederick County: Autograph document signed, October 6, 1821, certifies that Silvia, a black woman, has served her time with him and recommends her for employment; at bottom, sworn to Sam Smallwood, Washington County, Justice of the Peace, by Eliza, that Sylvia Tenny is free; on verso, William Knox acknowledges document to George Price and Samuel S. Forney, Frederick County Justices of the Peace, on November 16, 1822 and on November 23, 1822, and gives oath of Silvia's freedom to them, October 6, 1821
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Description |
William Knox, Taney Town, Frederick County: Autograph document signed, October 6, 1821, certifies that Silvia, a black woman, has served her time with him and recommends her for employment; at bottom, sworn to Sam Smallwood, Washington County, Justice of the Peace, by Eliza, that Sylvia Tenny is free; on verso, William Knox acknowledges document to George Price and Samuel S. Forney, Frederick County Justices of the Peace, on November 16, 1822 and on November 23, 1822, and gives oath of Silvia's freedom to them, [Frederick County], October 6, 1821.
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Date |
1821-10-06 |
Location |
United States; Frederick County; Maryland; North America |
Subject(s) |
Free African Americans; African Americans; Slavery -- Maryland |
Citation |
Maryland Manuscripts collection, Item 2591 |
Permanent Link |
https://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/13869
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Rights |
http://vocab.lib.umd.edu/rightsStatement#NoC-US
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Terms of Use |
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Digital Collection(s) |
- Maryland and Historical Collections
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