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[Emancipation Claim for Slaves of James Buchanan]
Legal document from James Buchanan expressing a claim for Emancipation of his slaves. The following sections of text include the dealings within the county courts of Mercer and April within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, where his claim for emancipation was acknowledged and ordered to be recorded.
Date:
November 29, 1834
Creator:
Buchanan, James M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Legal Document for the Sale of Two Slaves]
Legal document certifying that James L. Dickson received two negro boys from his mother's estate, though they are "in possession of his Brother David C. Dickson." According to the document David owes James a total of $148 for the slaves "due from David on final settlement."
Date:
August 7, 1841
Creator:
Massie, J. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History