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January 11, 1757

Old Sam, fl. 1757

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Title: [Deed of land sale signed by Nottoway Chiefs]

Nottoway Chiefs Sam, Scholar, Skipper, Will, Turner, Step, Gray, Taylor, and Edmunds sign a deed selling Virginia land to Charles Simmons. Wood, Williams and Briggs sign as witnesses. Features paper and wax seals next to each of nine signers' names.

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