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Minor, John (fl. 1808) [Manumission of a slave named Jacob]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03434.75 Author/Creator: Minor, John (fl. 1808) Place Written: Urbanna, Virginia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 19 July 1808 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Emancipating Jacob Murray, a slave, in accordance with the will of Doctor George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas Muse as court clerk.

Minor, John, fl. 1808
Berkley, Carter B., fl. 1808
Locke, Thomas M., fl. 1808
Nicolson, George D., fl. 1808
Chew, Jonathan, fl. 1808
Muse, Thomas, fl. 1808

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