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ORNATE CHARLESTON SLAVE INVENTORY

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ORNATE CHARLESTON SLAVE INVENTORY
Unusual, ornate manuscript slave bill of sale, 2pp. folio, Charleston, S.C., Feb. 20, 1850, concerns an indenture between: "...Charles L. Desel of Charles, Physician...John Bickley of Charleston, Planter...Mary Densel of Charleston, Spinster", and one other party transfer five named slaves: "Emma, Charles, Louisa, William and Isaac" for five dollars as it appears that the slaves were being offered as a wedding present. Second page split vertically, first page has some loss at vertical fold, else good to very good. Signed by all of the parties with their red wax seals at bottom.

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ORNATE CHARLESTON SLAVE INVENTORY

Name: ORNATE CHARLESTON SLAVE INVENTORY
SKU: 42590589
Price: 200 USD
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