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1849 KY Will: Some Slaves Free, Others Not [Slavery]

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KY Will: Slaves Left AFTER Passage of 13th Amendment: Bound eight-page last will and testament of Hugh Hays, dated July 30th, 1865, that leaves over 20 named slaves to various heirs months after Congress passed the 13th Amendment. Hays, a native of Linco

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1842 Will: Female Owner Emancipates Slave [Slavery]: Two-page last will and testament written by Sarah Forrest of Bourbon County, Kentucky in 1842. We have not previously handled a document regarding slavery in which the sole owner is a woman, making th

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[Slavery] 1814 Will: Emancipates Slave: Three-page 1814 last will and testament relating to the estate of John Hildreth of Bourbon County, Kentucky. In his will, Hildreth lists various slaves and directs that they be left to named heirs. Hi

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1833 KY Will: Enslaved Man Gets To Choose [Slavery]: Two-page last will and testament written by Shaderack Williams of Madison, Kentucky in 1833. In this document, which at the top reads "In the name of God, amen," Williams divides his estate amongst hi

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[Slavery] 1836 Will: Trust Slave “Sam”: Three-page 1836 last will and testament written by a man named Barrett Turner of Madison County. Kentucky. In his will, Turner says he would prefer if his slaves continued to work on his land instead

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"Emancipation of Slavery" Rare Civil War Amnesty Oath: Civil War "Emancipation of Slavery" Rare Civil War Amnesty Oath Signed by Confederate Acknowledges Free Slaves Partially printed document, 9.75" x 8", Galveston Texas. Dated "July 19, 186

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WW1 Framed Pillow Case: When the golden sun is sinking and your heart from care is free. When of others you are thinking will you some times think of me? World War Service. 17 1/4 x 17 1/4 inches.

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[Slavery] Freedom Document, Signed by Slaves: Three-page court document copy from Roane County, Tennessee dated 1848 that relates to the emancipation of Jesse and Mary Carter, a married couple that was enslaved but set free upon the death of thei

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1859 Will & Codicil: "Slaves Are To be Treated Well": Three-page will and two-page codicil dated 1859, written by James Dejarnett of Madison County, Kentucky. Condition as shown, the will is signed and docketed on reverso. In his will, Dejarnett leaves v

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Two 20thC Propaganda Posters: Two 20thC Propaganda Posters, A) Willard Frederic Elmes, "What Do You Reap?", Mather and Co propaganda poster, copyright 1929, "Be courteous and others will be courteous to you. What do you sow?" 43"

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[Slavery] 1822 Slave Appraisal & Distribution: Four-page appraisal relating to the estate of William Ormsley, of Lincoln County, Kentucky. The document values eleven named slaves for the purpose of division amongst Ormsley’s heirs. The slave

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[Slavery] 1861 Estate, Slave Appraisal: Three page 1861 estate document executed in Bourbon County, Kentucky, that appraises and divides eleven named slaves including children. Their names and ages, as listed, are: Farron (42), Fern (28), S

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[Slavery & Abolition] “Decks of a Slave Ship” Engraving: Original Decks of a Slave Ship Engraving Decks of a Slave Ship. Folio from W.O. Blake’s The History of Slavery and the Slave Trade, Ancient and Modern. ~6 x 9 1/2 Impactful schematic of the realitie

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1833 Slave Appraisal, "Dower of Negroes" [Slavery]: Two-page document, dated 1833, detailing an appraisal of slaves once owned by Presly Talbot of Bourbon County, Kentucky. Talbot's wife, Elizabeth Dickson (her re-married name), was ostensibly due a po

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Early Slave Bill of Sale- Mother & Children: Dated 1812, sale of "Mimmy" and her three children named in the document. Harrowing reminder of the period and the "peculiar" institution of slavery. Condition as shown. [Civil War, Union, Confederate

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Early 1816 Louisiana Slave Bill of Sale: Original bill of sale is for slave named William, described as being about thirty years of age. Early example from Louisiana. Condition as shown. [Slavery, Abolition, Civil War, Union, Confederate]

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1849 KY Will: Some Slaves Free, Others Not [Slavery]

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Two-page last will and testament detailing the estate of James Stewart of Pendelton County, Kentucky, dated 1849. Stewart stipulates that his "negro girl" Harriet and her three children are to be emancipated upon his death and that they should "enjoy all the rights and privileges of persons born free." Further, Stewart leaves Harriet a cow and instructs a friend to look after her to ensure she does not become a charge of the county.

Other slaves named in the document are not so fortunate. Stewart writes that his "negro man Anthony and negro boy Henry" are to be sold upon his death with his other property.

The relationship between Stewart and Harriet deserves more research.

The document is signed by Stewart with an X, "his mark," indicating he was either illiterate or too weak to hold a pen.

[Emancipation, 13th Amendment, Thirteenth Amendment, Slave, Slavery, Civil War, Union, Confederate, Paper Ephemera, Abraham Lincoln, Abolition, Abolitionist]

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1849 KY Will: Some Slaves Free, Others Not [Slavery]

Name: 1849 KY Will: Some Slaves Free, Others Not [Slavery]
Brand: James Stewart
SKU: 121131786
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

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