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Branche, W., fl. 1839 [Tax form listing slaves, horses, etc.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08545 Author/Creator: Branche, W., fl. 1839 Place Written: Petersburg, Virginia Type: Document signed Date: 9 December 1839 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 15 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Tax form for Mr. Robert Shanks listing his property including at least two slaves. Lists the taxes that must be paid for each item. For Dinwiddie County, Virginia.

Branche, W., fl. 1839

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