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Sale of Enslaved Persons records

 Collection
Identifier: SC-175-MS
Sale of Enslaved Persons
Sale of Enslaved Persons

Scope and Contents

Sale of enslaved persons Jethro and Sinah by Alfred Bowren to James Coutts, January 13, 1829. Copy of the act of sale before Greenbury Ridgely Stringer, Notary Public. Click image to view materials.

Dates

  • Creation: January 13, 1829

Conditions Governing Access

These materials have been digitized. Originals are closed for research.

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Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction or use of materials is prohibited without the permission of the City Archives & Special Collections. Please review the Archives' Permission to Publish note.

Extent

.5 Linear Feet (1 item)

Language of Materials

English

Processing Information

Collection formerly titled "Slave Sale Records." Titles and descriptions are derived or transcribed from printed text as it appears on the record. Documents may contain outdated terms or information and some include offensive language, depictions, and racist terminology; these have been retained to record historical context and do not reflect the attitude of the City Archives. For details regarding language, please review the City Archives and Special Collection’s Statement on archival content and description.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610