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Bill of sale for two men, Daniel and Bartley, to Edward Rouzee

February 18, 1812

Essex County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A bill of sale for "two negro men named Daniel and Bartley." The men were sold by George W. Banks to Edward Rouzee for nine hundred and twenty five (925) dollars . The bill of sale was received February 18, 1812 and is signed by Banks at the bottom right. The one-sided, half page document is handwritten in brown ink. The paper is torn on the right side and the bottom.

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Catalog reference: 2011.104.3

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