1864. Document in excellent condition with usual folds.Measures 10"x8". ADS 3/12-18/1864 Confederate States Form No. 22 M. H. Wright, Commanding Colonel, Atlanta Arsenal approves payment of $30 to Bounty Hunter J. H. Turner for capturing Alfred Rennel, a Confederate deserter tuned Union Spy, who was seen lurking around Atlanta gathering.....
Maryland: 1858. ADS, 4pg. 2/5/1858 A petition to the Circuit Court of Frederick County, Maryland to extend the term of service of slave Dennis Woods, purchased from the estate of Joseph Steele to farmer and tanner John Cover (1821-1891), beyond 5/1/1861, the agreed on terms. The purpose of the petition.....
1707. Interesting A.D.S., 1p. 8vo., Dartmouth, July 15, 1707, a summons compelling a husband and wife to appear before the court on charges of fornication. In part: "Whereas Ebenezer Tabor and Abigail his wife stand presented (upon file) for Committing fornication... require you... to summon ye P. Ebenezer Tabor &.....
1820. (SLAVERY & ABOLITION.) Partition of 11 enslaved people in a Kentucky estate, dispersed among 11 different heirs. Manuscript document, signed by 3 commissioners. 6 pages, 12 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches, on two sheets bound with a straight pin; short separations at folds. Lincoln County, KY, 13 March 1820.....