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Slavery Collection, 1709-1864
Edwards, Thomas James Carter, Robert, 1728-1804
[Extract from a deed of manumission recorded in the Northumberland District Court by Robert Carter]
1792-01-02
One-page extract from deed of manumission dated August 1, 1791, by Robert Carter of Nomini Hall, Virginia, "recorded in the Northumberland District Court," emancipating his slave James, a bricklayer. Copied and signed by Thomas Edwards.
nyhs_sc_b-06_f-04_002 Mss Collection - Slavery Collection
Slaves--Emancipation--Virginia Slavery--Virginia Slaves--Virginia
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