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Croom family. Bills of sale and currency, 1825, 1839, 1863. 3 items. Location: Misc:C and Vault:4. Two slave bills of sale and one piece of 1863 Louisiana currency. The first bill of sale is dated 14 Dec. 1825, and regards the sale of a slave named Solomon to Isaac Croom for $475.00. The second bill of sale, dated 2 Sept. 1839, regards the sale of a slave named Lucy by Charles Croom to Isaac Croom for $667.00. The currency is one $20 bill, No. 1329, issued by the state of Louisiana, Shreveport, March 10, 1863. Signatures appear on the bill as well. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 4883.
Manuscript Number
Mss. 4883
Manuscript Topic
Business
African Americans
Record Type
Manuscript Collections
Year
1825
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