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

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Record #74 from Instruments of Freedom, Deeds and Wills of Emancipation Northampton County, Virginia 1782 to 1864

Page 71
Name of Enslaver George W. Dunton
Document type Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People Whereas my Slave Bill alias William Dunton has enlisted in Service of United States now, in consideration of said enlistment, I manumit & set free Bill from all service due me; his freedom to commence from date of enlistment in 9th Regiment of Colored Troops in Service of United States. U.S. Rev. Stamp $5.00 Canceled. Signed George W. Dunton 25 Aug 1865.
Date 14 Sep 1865

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