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Berkley, Carter B., fl. 1808 [Manumission of Charlotte Robinson]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03434.05 Author/Creator: Berkley, Carter B., fl. 1808 Place Written: Urbanna, Virginia Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 19 July 1808 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 16.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Emancipating Charlotte Robinson, as ordered in the will of Dr. George D. Spatt. Signed by Thomas M. Locke and Carter B. Berkeley, executors of the will of George Spratt. Also signed by George D. Nicolson, John Minor, Thomas Muse and Mr. Chew.

Berkley, Carter B., fl. 1808
Locke, Thomas M., fl. 1808
Nicolson, George D., fl. 1808
Minor, John, fl. 1808
Robinson, Charlotte, fl. 1808

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