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SLAVE HIRE RECEIPT

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A receipt documenting the hiring of three slaves in an unknown region, 1p. 4to., [n.p.], April 16th, 1838, written by one â€˜Coleman Brownâ€™. The receipt states that Brown is hiring 'a negro woman named Clarissa and her two children', from their owner Robert Gray. Moderately toned with scattered ink stains, a few tears along creases.

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SLAVE HIRE RECEIPT

Name: SLAVE HIRE RECEIPT
SKU: 125318520
Price: 160 USD
Availability: InStock

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