Slave Paper Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
SLAVE PAPER
This probate document divides the Negroes from the estate of the deceased Henry Smith between his widow, Sarah Smith, and William and Martha Luckie. At the time, Negro slaves were considered property and could be bought and sold or used as collateral. Just eight months previous to these proceedings, the Civil War had begun -- largely over the slavery dispute. On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing the slaves of the Confederate states.
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SLAVE PAPER - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/03/1862 - HFSID 33456SLAVERY: SLAVE PAPER Commission to divide Slaves from the estate of the deceased Henry Smith. Autograph Document Signed: "Zd S. Cook" as Judge, 2½p, 8x12. Wilcox County, Alabama, 1861 November 20. In part: "Whereas, the estate of Henry Smith decd.Sale Price $807.50
$950.00
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SLAVE PAPER - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/12/1828 - HFSID 33401SLAVERY: 1828 A 1828 slave paper from Lawrence County, Alabama. Partly Printed Document Signed: "John Gallagher" as Clerk, 1½p, 7½x12¼. Lawrence County, Alabama, 1828.
Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
