1840's Slave Ephemera

Lot 18

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Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more

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Art, Design and Objects of Value by Witherell's

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Art, Design and Objects of Value

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Sep 20, 2018

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Lot Description

Framed grouping of four handwritten receipts for the sale of slaves, circa 1846. Comprising: 1) "Rec'd of Henry D. Smith the sum of three hundred dollars for the purchase of a negro man Davy.....John W. Edward", 2) "Received Florence, Ala 31st January 1846 of Henry D. Smith thirty one hundred dollars for the purchase of the following Negros....", 3) "Received Florence 31 January 1846 of Henry D. Smith one thousand and fifty two dogs and fifty cents...for the sale of certain Negros", and 4) "January 5th 1846 Rec'd of Henry D. Smith the sum of four hundred and twenty five dollars in full for the purchase of Negro boy Joe about thirteen years of age.....Jno. F. Wilkins Sec." Dimensions: (overall) 24"h x 12.5"w. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $50.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards.

Condition

Toning, creases, scattered small tears. Did not examine out of frame. Witherells strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions.
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