Museum object · Slavery and Freedom Objects
Bill of sale for the purchase of 'Old Ned' by Edward Rouzee
May 21, 1818
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.
This handwritten, single page document is a bill of sale prepared by Tho. Matthews that states that Edward Rouzee purchased for eleven (11) dollars "Old Ned" at the sale of Henry Garrett on May 21, 1818. The opposite side states "Thomas Matthews / Rec'd in full / for Old Man Ned." Both sides are written in black ink.
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Catalog reference: 2011.104.56
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