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Bill of sale from James G. Hardy to Allen Dorsey and Son for Negro girl named Peggy, dated April 11, 1840

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Hardy, James G Dorsey, Allen Allen Dorsey and Son

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Bill of sale dated April 11, 1840 for a Negro girl named Peggy sold by James G. Hardy to Allen Dorsey and Son, all of the Howard District of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The sale is in the amount of $169. Witnessed by Justice of the Peace Alfred Warfield on April 11 and recorded by district clerk Jno. L. (John L.) Moore on April 14, the document identifies Peggy as age about 9 years. (Editor's note: During this time period, Howard County was known as the Howard District of Anne Arundel County. Howard County was officially designated a county in 1851.)
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Digital Reproduction Of 2 Page Document, 32 X 20 Cm.
Contributors:
Moore, John LWarfield, Alfred
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