Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

June 17, 2023: Premier Americana – Day Two

Sat, Jun 17, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 2087

AMERICAN SLAVE BIRTH OF CHILDREN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENTS, LOT OF TWO

Estimate: $100 - $200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

AMERICAN SLAVE BIRTH OF CHILDREN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENTS, LOT OF TWO, (1) dated February 10, 1819, Pequanock, Morris Co., New Jersey, "... negro female slave named Hannah was delivered of a male black child named Abraham..."; and (2) dated August 10, 1824, recording a female, "daughter of Mary a slave, the property of Mrs. Margaret Canfield. Mr. Drake will please record the above animal", signed J. E. Canfield. Each with docketing on verso. 4 1/2" x 9 1/4" and 5" x 8". 

Condition

Very good condition with light fold creases, (2) with small hole at right edge.

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From a private Connecticut estate collection.