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Kohl, George, fl. 1829 [Affirmation of manumission of Nancy Joyce]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC10058.05 Author/Creator: Kohl, George, fl. 1829 Place Written: Frederick County, Maryland Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1 June 1829 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 19.5 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy

Affirmation of manumission of Nancy Joyce by former slave holder Ignatus Davis on November 8, 1803

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