[Bill of sale for a slave named Joe]

Slavery Collection, 1709-1864

1812-03-20

Receipt for the sale of "a certain Black man named Joe" from Joseph Houston, Junior, and Charles J. Guion of New York City to Peter G. Hart. Document specifies that after a period of four years, Joe will be freed. Signed by witness Benjamin Hart.

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Mss Collection - Slavery Collection

Slaves--New York (State)--New York
Slavery--New York (State)--New York

Receipts (financial records)

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