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Bernard, John, fl. 1809 [Bill of Sale for Enslaved Person named Charles]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09898.06 Author/Creator: Bernard, John, fl. 1809 Place Written: Gallatin, Kentucky Type: Autograph document signed Date: 25 December 1809 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 21.5 cm, Width: 19.3 cm Order a Copy

Bernard, John, fl. 1809

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