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

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Record #802 from Abstracts From the Land Records of Caroline County, Maryland

County Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range M 1817- 1820
Page Number 540
Document Dates 4 Nov 1819 - 9 Nov 1819
Abstract Henry Whiteley to Patrick Gillaspie - cons. $50 annually - hire of negro man Joshua for 3 years beginning 1 Jan next - Gillaspie to run all risk of Joshua's running away and cover all Doctor's bills if needed. Also, I oblige myself to set the negro free at the end of 3 years.

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