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

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Record #810 from Abstracts of Maryland County Land Records, 1769-1803

State Maryland
County Worcester
Liber: Folio K:562
Date (written/recorded) 10/18/1783
Grantor: Grantee
Abstract Sale of Negro. Philip Selby, for the sum of 65 pounds paid by Selby Newton, sells Negro man named George. The true intent of this agreement being that George shall serve the said Selby for a term of six years at the rate of 11 pounds 5 shillings per year and after the term of six years George is to return to Philip Selby.

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