Will of Richard Rapier

This is the will of Richard Rapier, in which he set aside money for the manumission of John Rapier, his slave. According to Florence historian Lee Freeman, "John H. Rapier, Sr., Republican Congressman James T. Rapier's father, was hired out by his Nashville Thomas owners to white merchant...

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Main Author: Rapier, Richard
Format: Electronic
Published: Project Say Something: The Shoals Black History Collection
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Online Access:https://shoalsblackhistory.omeka.net/items/show/751