Jacob Ramser Receipt, 1852 November 11

File — Box: 4250.001, Folder: 17

Receipt from Jacob Ramser to Alpheus Baker for payment of a slave, Barbour County, Alabama, November 11, 1852

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a bill of sale by Jacob Ramser, Barbour County, Alabama, acknowledging the payment by Alpheus Baker of $1,000 for William, an enslaved man of about twenty years old. Ramser warrants William to be of sound mind and body, "except that three of the toes of his right foot have been partially cut off."

Dates

1852 November 11

Creator

Ramser, Jacob (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Materials are in English. One item is in German.

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