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Slavery Collection, 1709-1864
Edwards, Thomas Carter, Robert, 1728-1804 Dinah
[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, Dinah, "at Libra in Frederick County." Copied and signed by Thomas Edwards.
nyhs_sc_b-06_f-04_003 Mss Collection - Slavery Collection
Slaves--Emancipation--Virginia Slavery--Virginia Slaves--Virginia
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