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Bill of Sale for an Afro-American, Charleston, South Carolina, 1857

Bill of Sale documenting the sale of an Afro-American individual for $1290 to Franklin Moses in Charleston, South Carolina. The sale took place on January 1, 1857. The document also includes biographical information on Franklin Moses, son of Major Myer Moses, noting his legal career and service in the South Carolina Senate, including his role as chief justice of the state.

Associated People/Businesses

MOSES, FRANKLIN J. (1804.1877)

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

Slavery
Bills of sale
African Americans

Physical Location

Museum L2010.10.31