Lot 797
1833 Bill of Sale For Seven Slaves. Manuscript bill of sale for $2,900 for seven slaves by Henry Smith of Tennessee to W. J. Hamilton of Louisiana, one page, 9½ x 7¾", Dec. 24, 1833. The slaves sold were Hetty, 22 years old, with her children George, 5 years old, Amistad, 3 years old, and Lilly, 18 months old for $1,100; also, Angeline, 16 years old, for $600; Lucy, 16 years old for $600; and July, 18 years old, for $600. Smith warrants "the said negroes slaves for life, and sound both of body & mind…." On verso, Hamilton notes that he returned July to Mr. Smith for the $600 paid, and that Smith paid him $50 for the child Lilly, "who has some burns…& the child retained with its mother." Very good; some edge splits at folds.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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| Realized $394 |
