Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #306 from Abstracts From the Land Records of Caroline County, Maryland

County Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range F 1797 - 1799
Page Number 469
Document Dates 28 Jun 1799 - 1 July 1799
Abstract Deposition of Peter Harrington, abt 53, for Andrew Brice - after Mr. Kennard's death he and Mr. Henry were at Mr. Brice's - Henry asked Sally Brice if the negro girl Sinah was of any use to her for that her mother was uneasy and wanted her at home. Sally Brice said that she was of good use to her, to nurse the children and should be glad if she could stay or if he could, let her have her. [There were 8 total depositions regarding this matter]

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