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Receipt for Sale of Slaves to the Mississippi Central Railroad Company, March 5, 1860 (#2)
This March 5, 1860 receipt lists the names, ages, and purchase price of 31 slaves "sold & delivered" to the Mississippi Central Railroad.
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Source:
Receipt for Sale of Slaves to the Mississippi Central Railroad Company, March 5, 1860 (#2)
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
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