Signed by
Crouch, Charles W., American, 1807 - 1880
Gadsden, Thomas N., American, 1796 - 1871
Date
February 16, 1838
Medium
ink and graphite on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 13 3/4 × 8 1/2 in. (34.9 × 21.6 cm)
Description
This document records a bond of $1,854.50 from Charles Crouch to Thomas Gadsden dated February 16, 1838 in Charleston, South Carolina. The document is a pre-printed form with handwritten text written in ink. On the reverse of the document is handwritten text in black and blue ink and graphite details the payment of the bond with a notation that a new bond for $1,718.08 was given on July 16, 1839.
Transcription Center Status
Transcription Available
Place used
Charleston, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Documents and Manuscripts
Type
bonds (negotiable instruments)
Topic
American South
Business
Domestic slave trade
Slavery
Urban life
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.174.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b2ac1e26-0f02-4430-80b1-c0703a7ed467

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