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Record of Sale: J. Newman to J. Hart

New Orleans LA, Memphis TN

April 21, 1859

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Description

Judah Hart purchases a stock of goods worth $6194.25 from J. Newman based on a prior agreement which includes an enslaved woman named Laura (aged about 21). In the document, Hart states that he cannot recollect her name but believes it was Laura.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

J. Newman

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

Judah Hart

Source

Jackson County Recorder of Deeds

Enslaved First Name(s)

Laura

Sale Amount

$6,194.25

Item Number

NewmanJ1859I0031510