Written by
Unidentified Man or Men
Subject of
Watson, Robert
Unidentified Child or Children
Date
March 30, 1836
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
L x W: 4 1/4 x 7 3/4 in. (10.8 x 19.7 cm)
Description
A handwritten bill of sale written in black ink detailing the sale of an enslaved girl named Sarah for $615.00 to Robert Watson in Columbus, Georgia. The document was written by a seller with the last name Pomroy whose first name is illegible. The front of the document reads: [Columbas March 30. 1836 / Rcd of Robert Watson Six hundred / and fifteen Dollars for a negro girl / named Sarah / The said Sarah is about fifteen years / old and perfectly sound and healthy / and I warrant the titles against all / persons whatsoever / [illegible] Pomroy]. The back of the document reads: [Pomroys Bill / of Sale of Sarah].
Place made
Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Liljenquist Family Collection
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Documents and Manuscripts
Type
bills of sale
Topic
Children
Domestic slave trade
Fancy Girl trade
Finance
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Liljenquist Family Collection
Object number
2012.158.20
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a329d234-2307-4a8d-ab2f-70206d748a45

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