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December 21, 1837

Sheperd, A. J., fl. 1837

Autograph document signed

Title: [Reciept for boarding a slave in jail]

A receipt to John Winn for payment of charges from the boarding of an enslaved person in jail for twenty one days. The enslaved person belonged to the estate of Thomas Winn.

GLC03434.30.01

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