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1852 Camden, Arkansas Bill of Sale for Slave with Sprained Ankle

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Slavery Camden, AR, May 24, 1852 1852 Camden, Arkansas Bill of Sale for Slave with Sprained Ankle ADS Autograph document recording the sale of a "negro Boy" slave with a sprained ankle in 1852. 1p 7.75" x 6", Camden, Arkansas, May 24, 1852. Paper has flattened folds, one tear/loss along the upper left edge, a water stain along the left edge impacting just one or two letters at the end, period ink smudging - else a nicely retained document in good condition. In full: "Rec'd Camden 24, May 1852 from Calvin M. Henry, five Hundred Dollars, infull for a negro Boy named Alfred. I guarantee the title to said negro, to the said Henry, and warrant him sound in mind and body, except a sprained ankle, which Alfred having been made known to the said Henry. I also warrant him to be a slave for life. Witness D.W. Fellows". Signed "Peter M. Collum". On the verso is the notation "Bill of Sale for Jack &amp; Alfred" - there is no mention of Jack in the bill retained here. This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses. WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE

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Source: University Archives https://www.universityarchives.com/auction-lot/1852-camden-arkansas-bill-of-sale-for-slave-with-_D313265DE3 Slavery Camden, AR, May 24, 1852 1852 Camden, Arkansas Bill of Sale for Slave with Sprained Ankle ADS Autograph document recording the sale of a "negro Boy" slave with a sprained ankle in 1852. 1p 7.75" x 6", Camden, Arkansas, May 24, 1852. Paper has flattened folds, one tear/loss along the upper left edge, a water stain along the left edge impacting just one or two letters at the end, period ink smudging - else a nicely retained document in good condition. In full: "Rec'd Camden 24, May 1852 from Calvin M. Henry, five Hundred Dollars, infull for a negro Boy named Alfred. I guarantee the title to said negro, to the said Henry, and warrant him sound in mind and body, except a sprained ankle, which Alfred having been made known to the said Henry. I also warrant him to be a slave for life. Witness D.W. Fellows". Signed "Peter M. Collum". On the verso is the notation "Bill of Sale for Jack & Alfred" - there is no mention of Jack in the bill retained here.

Collection: University Archives — Bill of Sale Search

Time Period: Pre-1865 (Slavery Era)

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