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[ENSLAVEMENT] 1852 manuscript document detailing the hiring of a young enslaved person named Andrew
Estimate: $200-$300
Sold
$250
Timed Auction
American Historical Ephemera & Photography
Location
Cincinnati
Description
[ENSLAVEMENT] 1852 manuscript document detailing the hiring of a young enslaved person named Andrew
Manuscript receipt for hire of an enslaved boy "Andrew." 29 December 1852.
One page, approx. 7 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.
Willis True affixes "His mark" to the receipt indicating that he has hired "a Black boy named Andrew untill the 25 day of Dec. 1853 for the sum of Twelve Dollars to be paid monthly if demanded," and further agrees to "Cloathe him comfortably, treat him humainly pay Doctor's bills and Citty tax...." Witnessed by "Jas. C. Hogan." Docketed on verso.
Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Ephemeral Americana and Historical Documents
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
Freeman's I Hindman strives to describe historic materials in a manner that is respectful to all communities, providing descriptive contexts for objects where possible. The nature of historical ephemera is such that some material may represent positions, language, values, and stereotypes that are not consistent with the current values and practices at Freeman's I Hindman.
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