[SLAVERY & ABOLITION]. Partially printed merchant's affidavit swearing not to sell liquor to free or enslaved persons of color, Decatur County, GA, 13 April 1852.
Sale 994 - African Americana
Feb 23, 2022
11:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$300 -
$500
Sold for $500
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[SLAVERY & ABOLITION]. Partially printed merchant's affidavit swearing not to sell liquor to free or enslaved persons of color, Decatur County, GA, 13 April 1852.
1p, 7 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (dampstaining bottom 1/4 along edge line, toning).
Affidavit sworn and signed by William W. Harrell (1822-1913) recording his pledge that he "will not, during the succeeding twelve months, barter, give away, sell or furnish, to any slave or slaves, any measure or quantity of distilled or spiritous or intoxicating liquors, without the verbal or written consent of the owners or employers of such slave or slaves, or without the like consent of the guardian of the free person of color...." Countersigned by Luke Mann, Clerk. Bottom portion of document includes record that William W. Harrell had obtained a license to sell liquors for the period of one year, Bainbridge, Georgia, 13 April 1852.
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