1848 Receipt for Sale of Slaves Advertisement
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Source: University Archives https://www.universityarchives.com/auction-lot/1848-receipt-for-sale-of-slaves-advertisement_1A74FD1A21 Slavery 1848 Receipt for Sale of Slaves Advertisement Alabama 1848. Receipted bill for expenses incurred in the sale of slaves. Bill from George Carleton to Rev. P.J. Stevens, administrator of the estate of Mrs. Mary Stevens. Claims 5.00 for "Nov 13 To Adv Administrator's Sale of Negroes 2 squares 5 times / say ____ 5.00" . On faintly ruled paper, 6" x 3", lightly toned with expected folds. The advertisement occupied two squares and ran five times. Note at bottom that
Collection: University Archives — Bill of Sale Search
Time Period: Pre-1865 (Slavery Era)
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