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Ross, James, fl. 1803 [Deed of emancipation for Daphne and her son]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03434.06 Author/Creator: Ross, James, fl. 1803 Place Written: Urbanna, Virginia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1 February 1806 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 19 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Providing emancipation papers for his enslaved person, Daphne, and her son, James Corbin, due to "divers good causes and considerations." Also signed and attested by Overton Cosby.

Ross, James, fl. 1806

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