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Gilliam, William (fl. 1831) [Receipt belonging to John Winn certifying the enslavement of Wanny and her two children]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03434.38 Author/Creator: Gilliam, William (fl. 1831) Place Written: Virginia Type: Document signed Date: 12 January 1831 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 8.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

One receipt dated January 12, 1831 belonging to John Winn. States the he paid $435.00 to enslave Wanny and her two children, John and Addison. Also signed by Jonathan B. Gilliam.

Gilliam, William, fl. 1831
Gilliam, Jonathan B., fl. 1831
[Winn, John], Wanny, fl. 1831
[Winn, John], John, fl. 1831
[Winn, John], Addison, fl. 1831

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