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

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Record #68 from Instruments of Freedom, Deeds and Wills of Emancipation Northampton County, Virginia 1782 to 1864

Page 67
Name of Enslaver Thomas C. Mears
Document type Deed of Manumission
Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People Whereas my slave Randall Johnson has enlisted in service of United States: in consideration thereof, I manumit & release him from all service due me; to commence xx Oct 1863 the date of his enlistment into 10th Regiment of Colored Troops. Signed Thos. C. Mears 15 June 1864
Date 15 Jun 1864

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