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Receipt for Sale of Slaves to the Mississippi Central Railroad Company, March 5, 1860
This March 5, 1860 receipt lists the names, ages, and purchase price of 21 slaves sold to the Mississippi Central Railroad.
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Source:
Receipt for Sale of Slaves to the Mississippi Central Railroad Company, March 5, 1860
Extent:
1 page
Citation:
Newberry Library, Chicago, IL, Illinois Central Railroad Collection, Newberry Library, IC 6 M6.55, Box 27
Date:
March 5, 1860
Scope:
local
Topics:
African Americans
,
Slavery
Further Information:
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