Document signed by the Commissioner for the Superior Court of Chancery in Jackson, Mississippi, for the Sale of 30 Slaves from the Estate of Thomas G. Percy to Benjamin Roach, Executor, for a total of $24,166. The slaves are identified by first name only: Malinda, Jefferson, Armstead, Leah, Malvina, Mintu, Fanny, Charles, Caroline, Spencer, Dennis, Ely, Abraham, Milly, Permelia (?), Horace, Dick, Amanda, Andrew, Phebe (in one list but looks like Thorpe in the other list), Missouri, Kate, Miles, Hannah, Lemmy, Zachariah, Matilda, Hannibal, Perry and Sarah Ann.
[Slave document] Handwritten 32 x20 cm. on one side of three ruled leaves. 32 x 20 cm. First page contains the signed text. Second page repeats the listing of 29 of those sold. The third page notes the addition of Sarah Ann separately for $611. The Jan 14, 1853, issue of Flag of the Union, a newspaper in Jackson, Mississippi, has an advertisement by Alonzo Lancaster, Commissioner, announcing a commissioner's sale of J. Walker Percy's cotton plantation of 1300-1400 acres of land on Duck Creek near Greenville as well as 135-140 slaves and other property. Very Good. Item #94623
Price: $1,250.00
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