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Brumfield, John, (1829-1903) [Yazoo County appraisal of hired Enslaved people 1859]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: JB00581 Author/Creator: Brumfield, John, (1829-1903) Place Written: Yazoo County, Mississippi Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1859 Pagination: 1 p. ; 55.6 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

A appraisal of value of work for enslaved people loaned to Yazoo County by their owner John Lambeth during the year 1859. Lists the names and value of work done by enslaved people. Names and ages of enslaved people; Issac 15, Dareus 48, Robert 15, Lit[tle] Milly 13, Mary 11, Old Milly 65, Allen 55, Martha 40, Sally 38, Lucinda 13, Milly 11, and Matilda 75.

Lambet, John, fl.1842-1859

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