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

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Record #19 from Virginia Legislative Petitions, 1776-1853 (Library of Virginia African American Narratives project)

Petitioner Rew, Richard S.
Date 1845-01-21
Locality Accomack County
Type Petition
Description Asks for the return of the purchase price of a negro, William, who was sold to the petitioner by the sheriff, but who ran off to New York and is a total loss.
Box 2
Folder 16
Film 1
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