Cohen, Solomon, fl. 1862 [Printed bill of sale for Washington, an enslaved man]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01445.04 Author/Creator: Cohen, Solomon, fl. 1862 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Printed document signed Date: December 30, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 7.7 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy
One printed bill of sale paid by William Jones to Solomon Cohen. Jones paid Cohen $1,505 to enslave a man named Washington.
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