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Georgia, 1803, SLAVE BILL OF SALE

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1803 Georgia Bill of Sale for the Slave"Simon"

May 7, 1803, Georgia Slave Bill of Sale for "Simon", Very Good.
Manuscript Document Signed, "Wm Johnson", Wilkes County, Georgia, one page, watermarked, laid paper, 12" x 8.5", in which the Sheriff attests to the details of a slave transaction. Reads in most part:
"Know all men by these presents that I William Johnson Sheriff of Wilkes County have leavied on a Negro man named Simon amongst others... Jack Jenny Horrace and Clarisa the property of Thomas C. Russell... and having advertised the said Negroes... for Sale on the first Tuesday in March... when and where Joseph Anthony became the highest bidder to whom the said Negro Simon was Knock[e]d. of as on the above mentiond Negroes for the sum (in the Agrigate[sic]) of Fifteen hundred Dollars I have therefore Bargain[e]d. Sold and Deliver[e]d. the said Negro Man Simon to the said Joseph Anthony..."
Darkly toned page, a few pin holes and marginal chips, otherwise very good--very crisp, clear writing.



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