Group of 4 slave receipts and documents.

1. 1 7/8" x 5 1/4", cut from a document, reading "Slaves over 16".

2. 2 7/8" x 7", May 15th, 1781 (?), in part: "Received of James Brooks Esq. the estate of Mr. Sam Woods Dec'd fifteen pounds for one bushel of pease purchased of a Negro for use of the Estate. Wm Woods...."

3. 7 1/2" x 12" document, reads in part: "Part of the sale of the Negroes". Names and value listed: :David $4300.00, Thomas 5000.00, Ina (?) 5,000.00, Nancy 4000.00, Harriet 4800.00, Eliza 5000.00....

4. 7 1/2" x 11 1/2", ca. 1830. A handwritten Madison County, Tennessee Court of Plea's document, which includes Negro's, in part: : "Credits by here of William Moore a minor of Robert Moore, hire of Negrows (sic) as follows. By half the hire of Daniel for the year 1829 to Champas (sic) Madden $40.00, By hire of Edmund in full which is minors Negro to Kirk Patrick $35.00, By half the hire of Daniel for the year 1830 to guardean $40.00, By hire of Edmund which is minors Negro in full to guardean $40.00. Total $155.00...."

5. 6" x 8 1/4" Spanish slave document. partially translated: "Mral Certificate of the slave Julio property of the Incenian....". Likely from Cuba, dated March 19, 1871.

The larger documents have fold splits, soiling and stains. Smaller pieces in fine condition.