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Slave Document

Slavery in the nation’s capital

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Slavery in the nation’s capital

DS, three pages on two adjoining leaves, 8 x 13, March 5, 1839. An indenture between George and Joseph Marbury of Washington, D.C. and Joseph N. Burch of Prince George’s County involving, among other specifics, the sale of “the following negroes to wit: Jim Williams, Walt, & David.” In very good condition, with toning and folds with partial separations. R&R COA.

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