| Page | 74 |
|---|---|
| Name of Enslaver | R. S. Costin |
| Document type | Deed of Manumission / Release of Service |
| Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People | Whereas my slave Joshua Parker alias Joshua Purnell has enlisted in the Service of the United States, in cosideration of said enlistment, manumit and release Joshua Parker alias Joshua Purnell for a ll service due me; freedom to commence from Oct 1863, date of his enlistment in the 10th Regiment of Colored Troops in Service of United States. Signed [Robert] R.S. Costin on 24 Aug 1865. |
| Date | 1 Sept 1865 |
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