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Document. Itemized estate sale bill, Thomas Willis

Date

1862 Janurary 22
Part of: American Slavery Manuscript Collection
Rare Books & Special Collections, Hesburgh Libraries

Page 8 of this bill lists 22 slaves purchased at the sale of the estate of Thomas Willis of Madison County, Kentucky. Information includes the name of the buyer, the name of the bondsman, and price. Prices for individuals range from $1 to $555. The slaves' names are Anthony, Louan (with one child), Mourning, Thomas, Matthew, Emaline, John, George, Harrison, William, Permela (with one child), Mary (with one child), Robert, Taylor, Sarah (with one child), Church, Bettie, and Polina Jane.

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Date
1862 Janurary 22

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Identifier
/repositories/3/archival_objects/789148
Campus Location
Rare Books & Special Collections, Hesburgh Libraries

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