Lot 128
1799 New York Slave Bill of Sale. Manuscript document, one page folio, dated November 29, 1799, being an "Article of Agreement" between "Wright Nichols of North Hempstead, Queens County, Nassau Island, State of New York…& William Lattery of the Township of Oysterbay County…." In return for twenty-six pounds ten shillings, Nichols "doth Bargain Sell transfer & Convey unto William Lattery the Negro Boy Gerandus for & during the term of Two years & five months…." Nichols' seal is intact. Minor fold wear, otherwise Fine. An early slave document.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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