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Appraisement of enslaved laborers sent to Dismal Swamp, Virginia

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Appraisement of enslaved laborers sent to Dismal Swamp, Virginia

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Description: Autograph document, in hand of Washington. List includes the following enslaved persons from Washington's estate: Harry, Jack, Cæsar, Topsom, Nan, and Toney, a boy.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1764 July 4
Call number: mssGW
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Appraisement of enslaved laborers sent to Dismal Swamp, Virginia
Manuscripts
Autograph document, in hand of Washington. List of enslaved persons designated for the Dismal Swamp Land Company project by its members, including monetary value attributed to each; includes the following enslaved persons from Washington's estate: Harry, Jack, Cæsar, Topsom, Nan, and Toney, a boy. (1 page)
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