Lot 72
Slave Document. Partially printed, accomplished in holograph. one page, 8 x 4 ", Clerk's Office, Adams County, Kentucky, June 10, 1822. Sale Report from the Clerk's Office for a 19-year-old slave woman named Rose. The sale took place in Christian County, Kentucky and the owner/agent, Malcom McNeill "being duly sworn, saith that the said slave has not to his knowledge or belief, been guilty of the crime of murder, burglary, arson, rape, or grand larceny." Official slave sale reports are relatively scarce Age toning, light foxing throughout. Attractively matted with a 6 x 4", printed color picture of a slave auction and a 4 x 3", descriptive brass plate. Beautifully famed to an overall size of 24 x 17½". Very good condition.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000.
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