Bill of Exchange for Slave Emancipation Compensation, Curaçao, 1863

Bill of exchange (number 610) issued in Curaçao on October 8, 1863, by the Ministerie van Kolonien (Ministry of Colonies) to the Jesurun family (Sarah, Rachael, Judith, Abigail, Gravia, Ester, and Moses) for 1000 guilders. This compensation was paid to former slave owners for the manumission of slaves previously owned by Moises Abraham Jesurun (d. 1853), a former parnas and mohel of the Mikveh Yisrael congregation. The document, signed by Governor J. D. Crol, bears numerous endorsements, seals, and stamps from various banking establishments, tracing its journey to Amsterdam, where it was redeemed on December 22, 1863. The bill consists of two leaves; the first is printed and filled, and the second is in manuscript form. This document relates to the abolition of slavery in the Dutch colonies in 1863.

Associated People/Businesses

• Jesurun, Moses
• Jesurun, Family members

Geography

• Curaçao
• Netherlands

Subjects

• Slavery
• Bills of exchange
• Jewish way of life

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 14, Folder 10