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Lawrence, James (fl. 1794) [Reciept for an enslaved woman]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09086 Author/Creator: Lawrence, James (fl. 1794) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 14 June 1794 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

New York Slavery. "...Received of Mr. Leffert Lefferts the sum of Thirteen Pounds, it being in full for a Negro Woman, Sold and Delivered him nam'd Mary."

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Flushing June 14th 1794
Receiv'd of Mr Leffert Lefferts the sum of Thirteen Pounds, it beeing [sic] in full for a Negro Woman, Sold and Deliver'd him nam'd Mary -
Witness my hand
Jas. Laurence

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