| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Page | 7 |
| Date Manumission Certificate Issued | 5/5/1811 |
| Name | Negro man called Burnt Eye James |
| Height | 5' 6 3/4" |
| Complexion | blackish color |
| Other Descriptors | large scar in left eye |
| Freedom Information and Age | Raised by Henry Bowdle of DO Cty; manumitted by him on 6/15/1808. Age abt 38 yrs. |
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