Pre-Civil War Slavery Records from Alabama, 1828–1862 (Archive of ~20 Documents)

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Source: University Archives https://www.universityarchives.com/auction-lot/fantastic-pre-civil-war-slavery-archive-from-acro_A3B40AAB74 Fantastic Pre-Civil War Slavery Archive from Across the State of Alabama This small archive of approximately 20 documents includes materials related to slaves, including the sale and renting of slaves and their valuation in estates at the death of their owners. Together, they offer a poignant reminder of the history of owning persons as property. [SLAVERY.] Archive of documents related to slavery in the United States, 1828-1862. Expected folds; varying degrees of toning and soiling; some dampstaining; some edge tears; very good. A sampling of the archive includes the following items: Receipt for the Hiring of Slaves. 2pp, measuring 7.75" x 5.25", no place [Alabama], dated June 18, 1855. On bluish tinted ruled paper, an executrix of an estate is reimbursing the manager, or caretaker, for the "hire of three negroes, Sam, Laggio and Dafney for the year 1854, $200.00." Note appended confirms receipt of

Collection: University Archives — Bill of Sale Search

Time Period: Pre-1865 (Slavery Era)

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