[Bill of sale for a slave named Mimba]

Slavery Collection, 1709-1864

1761-07-17

Document on one leaf in three hands. On top, a contract signed by Dudley Saltonstall promising to "carry to North American for sale" a "Negroe girl named Mimba." On bottom, a reciept for the sale of the slave Mimba dated June 4, 1763. On back, verification of sums received by Dudley Saltonstall. Signed by John Joy of New London [Connecticut] and dated October 13, 1763.

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Mss Collection - Slavery Collection

Slave trade--North America
Slaves--Connecticut--New London
Slavery--Connecticut--New London

Receipts (financial records)

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