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Bill of sale from Elizabeth Warfield to Joshua H. Shipley for Negro slave named Sam or Sambo

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Shipley, Joshua H Warfield, Elizabeth

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Bill of sale dated March 14, 1861 for a Negro slave named Sam or Sambo sold by Elizabeth Warfield to Joshua H. Shipley, both of Howard County, Maryland. The sale is in the amount of $225. Witnessed by Justice of the Peace David E. Hopkins on March 14 and recorded by Howard County clerk W. W. Watkins on March 26, the document identifies Sam or Sambo by first name only, with his term of service to last until October 1, 1864. What is to happen to him after this date is not specified in the document.
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Digital Reproduction Of 2 Page Document, 34 X 21 Cm.
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Hopkins, David EWatkins, W. W
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