[SLAVERY & ABOLITION]. A group of 2 documents related to the enslavement of individuals in Louisiana, comprising:
Sale 994 - African Americana
Feb 23, 2022
11:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$400 -
$600
Sold for $1,063
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[SLAVERY & ABOLITION]. A group of 2 documents related to the enslavement of individuals in Louisiana, comprising:
Manuscript appraisal document listing the property and enslaved individuals "belonging to the succession of Eleandra Graves deceased," identifying by name and age nine enslaved men, women, and children: "Maryann a negro Woman aged 32," "Sarah a negro Woman aged 25," "Elizabeth a negro Girl aged 16," as well as Rose (9), Eliza (7), Missouriam (5), Milla (2), Henry (29), and Califo (4). Madison Parish, Louisiana, 26 February 1853. 2pp, 8 x 12 3/4 in. (toning, creasing at folds).
[With:] Manuscript bill of sale for enslaved men "Elijah" and "Elisha," St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, 18 December 1856. 2pp, 8 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (creasing and some separation along folds, light soil). Document records the sale of the two enslaved men from William Dennis Jr, administrator of the estate of William Dennis Sr. deceased, to enslaver Ephraim B. Dennis for the amount of $2,230.
[Also with:] A manuscript document from unidentified location listing on verso the names of eight enslaved individuals and associated cash value, ca 1842-1843.
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