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

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Record #82 from Instruments of Freedom, Deeds and Wills of Emancipation Northampton County, Virginia 1782 to 1864

Page 76
Name of Enslaver R. S. Costin
Document type Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People Whereas my slave Joe Young has enlisted in Service of United States: in consideratin thereof I R. S. Costin, do hereby manumit, & release Joe Young from all Service due me; his freedom to commence from xxx, date of his enlistment in 10th Regiment of Colored Troops in Service of United State. 22 Aug 1865. U.S. Rev. Stamps $0.05 - Canceled
Date 21 Aug 1865

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