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Wills, J.N., fl. 1820-1830 [Reciept for medical services performed on a slave]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03434.42 Author/Creator: Wills, J.N., fl. 1820-1830 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 4 November 1830 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 10 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy

Receipt for fourteen dollars "for medical services rendered negro woman Maria." The receipt is made out to George Winn, who acted as administrator for the estate of Mildred Bradshaw. Maria belonged to Bradshaw's estate, and had gotten sick while hired out to Benjamin Barnet in 1829.

Wills, J. N., fl. 1820-1830

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