Lot 0985

A SLAVE FOR THE DAVIS FAMILY

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A SLAVE FOR THE DAVIS FAMILY Manuscript slave bill of sale in which Alfred W. G. Davis cousin of future Confederate President Jefferson Davis purchases a slave. The document 1p. 8vo. [n.p. likely Mississippi] May 24 1833 has J. N. Mays selling Davis a slave: ""...Received this day the Sum of five hundred dollars...in consideration of a negro man named Vincent of black color...I warrant said boy sound in body & mind & slave for life..."". Two spindle holes at top worn but still very good. With background information on Davis.

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A SLAVE FOR THE DAVIS FAMILY

Name: A SLAVE FOR THE DAVIS FAMILY
SKU: 33927045
Price: 240 USD
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