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Hare, Willis V., fl. 1860 Great Sale of Land, Negroes, Corn & Other Property!

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00227 Author/Creator: Hare, Willis V., fl. 1860 Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Broadside Date: 24 November 1860 Pagination: 1p. : Height: 36.8 cm, Width: 26.4 cm Order a Copy

Slave sale broadside. The Charleston estate sale was set for 2 January 1861. The sale advertised the estate of the deceased Hamilton Houston, noting that it included "91 likely negroes, some of which are blacksmiths and others carpenters!" Lists Willis V. Hare as the Administrator. Mounted on cardboard backing with attached frame and mylar covering. Mounted dimensions are 53.3 x 40.6 cm.

Hare, Willis V., fl. 1860

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