Moses, an enslaved blacksmith
This is a bill of sale between George W. Harris of Huntsville, Alabama, and John Coffee of Florence. In it, Harris sold Moses, a "black smith by trade" to Coffee for $950. Moses is described as being 26 years old, a "sound, healthy negro and a good mechanic."
Main Author: | Harris, G.W. |
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Format: | Electronic |
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Project Say Something: The Shoals Black History Collection
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Online Access: | https://shoalsblackhistory.omeka.net/items/show/773 |
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