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Slave emancipation papers, 1837

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 17

Scope and Contents

Emancipation papers for enslaved man George Sivelly, son of Affie Clarke, freed by free person of color George P. Clarke, St. Augustine, Florida, for the sum of $350.

Dates

  • Creation: 1837

Creator

Language of Material

From the Collection:

Materials predominantly in English; one letter in French; one letter in German

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.6 linear feet (4 document boxes)

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Charleston South Carolina 29424
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