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Lot #426
Slave Emancipation

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DS, one page, 8 x 12.5, March 12, 1861. Document regarding the emancipation of slaves in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Reads, in part: “…beyond the limits of this state within ninety days from the date hereof a certain slave this day emancipated by him married Matilda aged 56 years black complescion [sic] 5 feet 7 inches in height.” Beneath is “I Matilda do hereby forever abandon by residence in, and will within the time named in the above covenant removed from this state.” Evidently, Matilda was unable to write, so an “x” marks where her signature would have appeared. In fine condition. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #308 - Ended April 19, 2006
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