Virginia Resident Pays Taxes on Lot and Watch

This pre-printed tax receipt for Frederick County, Virginia, includes slaves, although John S. Miller apparently did not own any. He paid $1.36 for taxes on his watch and lot, for which F. R. Milton gave this receipt.

[SLAVERY.] F. R. Milton, Partially Printed Document Signed, Tax Receipt for John S. Miller, 1851, Frederick County, Virginia. 1 p., 6" x 2.25". Expected folds; very good.

Complete Transcript
Mr. John S. Miller
            TO THE SHERIFF OF FREDERICK COUNTY,        Dr.
1850    ToSlaves, $    ;    Clock, $
             ToPlate,        ;1  Watch, 1.00
            ToLot Tax, .36;    Piano,                                        $1.36
            ToInterest,     ;    Horses,
Received Payment
                                            F. R. Milton D.S.

F. R. Milton (b. 1821) was born in Virginia. In 1850, he lived in Winchester, Virginia.

John Samuel Miller (1811-1863) was born in Virginia. In 1843, he married Jane Forster Schmidt (1818-1855). In 1850, he lived in Frederick County, Virginia, where he owned $7,000 in real estate. In 1860, he was a merchant in Winchester, Virginia, where he owned real estate worth $15,000 and personal property worth $15,000.

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