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Carter, Henry L., fl. 1841 [Printed bill of sale for John, an enslaved man]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01445.01 Author/Creator: Carter, Henry L., fl. 1841 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Printed document signed Date: 6 June 1841 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 7.3 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

One printed bill of sale paid by John P.B. Jones to James C. Pleasants dated June 6, 1841. Jones paid 670 dollars to enslave a man named John. The document was filled out and signed by Henry L. Carter, Pleasants' attorney.

Jones, John B.P., fl. 1841
John (Virginia), fl. 1841
Pleasants, James C., fl. 1841
Carter, Henry L., fl. 1841

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