- Written by
- Smith, Samuel F., American, 1814 - 1890
- Subject of
- Durham, Charnell H., born 1819
- Jenkins, Benjamin F., born 1827
- Date
- February 10, 1859
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 12 1/4 × 7 3/4 in. (31.1 × 19.7 cm)
- Description
- This record of a deed of sale records the sale of an enslaved man named Cane (born 1840) by Charnell H. Durham to Benjamin F. Jenkins, both of De Soto Parish, Louisiana, on February 10, 1859. Cane was described as "of light complexion aged about nineteen years" and was sold for $1,500.00. The sale was witnessed and recorded by the notary Samuel F. Smith, who kept this document for recording purposes. Text on the reverse of the blue-tinted paper records the names of the seller, buyer, notary, and location of the record in legal files.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcription Available
- Place made
- DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Liljenquist Family Collection
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
- Type
- bills of sale
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Liljenquist Family Collection
- Object number
- 2015.222.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.