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

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Record #63 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 89
Buyer or Manumitted Person John W. D. Travers
Seller or Owner William Partridge
Transaction Type Mortgage Bill of Sale
Date 4 Apr 1848
Transaction Abstract Travers stands bound as security on paper of William Partridge for $300. Patrtidge sells to Travers Negro boy John 12 yo & one gray mare. If Partridge pays Travers the full sum by 12 Feb 1849 this mortgage is voided.

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