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Mitchell, N. (fl. 1842) [Pay receipt]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09028.32 Author/Creator: Mitchell, N. (fl. 1842) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Document signed Date: 25 April 1842 Pagination: 1 p. ; 6 x 15 .5 cm. Order a Copy

Mitchell signs to pay Freeman $10 with interest.

Watson Freeman was the U.S. Marshal of Massachusetts charged with enforcing the Fugitive Slave Act.

Mitchell, N., fl. 1842
Watson, Freeman, fl. 1827-1857

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