James Smith estate sale

This is a newspaper notice for the sale of property belonging to James Smith, deceased. The sale included about "twenty likely negroes, consisting of men, women, and children." In addition, "30 likely negroes" were to be hired out until December 25th.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hogun, John Smith, James N.
Format: Electronic
Published: Project Say Something: The Shoals Black History Collection
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Online Access:https://shoalsblackhistory.omeka.net/items/show/873
Description
Summary:This is a newspaper notice for the sale of property belonging to James Smith, deceased. The sale included about "twenty likely negroes, consisting of men, women, and children." In addition, "30 likely negroes" were to be hired out until December 25th.