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Slave deed for David King, 1849

 Item — Item: 1
Identifier: Item 1

Scope and Contents

This sale deed outlines the sale of a “mulatto slave, by one James Shaw Brander in the parish and city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana for and in consideration of the Sum of Eight Hundred and Fifty Dollars… paid by Dennis T. Donovan of the parish and city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana …a certain mulatto slave named David King about 26 years of age…” May 3, 1849.

Dates

  • Creation: 1849

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Collection materials are in English.

Access Information

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.226 Cubic Feet (One legal-size half-width manuscript box)

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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