| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Page | 2 |
| Date Manumission Certificate Issued | 5/18/1807 |
| Name | Negro Jem |
| Height | 5' 8 1/2" |
| Complexion | very black |
| Other Descriptors | scar on right thigh & small scar on nose |
| Freedom Information and Age | Raised by James Chaplain of Talbot Cty & manumitted on this date by James Chaplain, grandson of said James Chaplain. Age abt 43 yrs. |
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