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Document. Slave settlement document, Samuel A. Middleton

Date

1863 October 10
Part of: American Slavery Manuscript Collection
Rare Books & Special Collections, Hesburgh Libraries

A document recording the findings of a commission appointed by the Lincoln County (Kentucky) court, whereby the 22 slaves of Samuel A. Middleton, deceased, are appraised and divided among Middleton's widow and other heirs. Listed bondsmen are Amanda (with three children), Caroline (with one child), Morgan, Harriet, Sallie, Belle, George, Sam, John, Caleb, James, Dave, Andy, Thornton, Brady, Nathan, and Maria (with one child). Values range from $175 to $500.

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Date
1863 October 10

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Identifier
/repositories/3/archival_objects/789149
Campus Location
Rare Books & Special Collections, Hesburgh Libraries

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