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Slavery Collection, 1709-1864
[Bill of sale for a slave named Tom]
Boyle, JamesJoyce, JohnTom
nyhs_sc_b-06_f-08_027 Mss Collection - Slavery Collection
1788-08-12
Bill of sale for "a Negroe man slave named Tom," purcahsed by Mr. John Joyce [of Kingston, Jamaica] from James Boyle. Includes additional note that funds will also pay "three weeks allowance and dressing his leg."
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Bills of sale
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