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Outwater, Jacob Bill of sale and receipt for $45, slave Samuel in Saddle River, NJ

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07406 Author/Creator: Outwater, Jacob Place Written: Saddle River, NJ Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1833/08 Pagination: 2 items Order a Copy

Samuel (slave) sold by John D. Ryerson and signed with his mark. Document is countersigned by Aaron Doty. Receipt also signed by Doty. Bill of sale 32.7 x 20.4 cm. Receipt 8.8 x 19.6 cm.

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