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Bill of Sale (R5.155)

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Bill of Sale (R5.155)

Transaction Date: 
11/10/1814
Summary of transaction: 
Bill of sale between Marigny D'Autrive and the Society in St. James Parish that is composed of Sosthene Roman and Zenon Roman for the sale of an enslaved woman named Pognon, listed as a Griffe and 28 y.o., and her son, Deterville, 1 years old. The sale was enacted for the purchase price of $1,200.00.
Reference source: 
New Orleans Notarial Archives, Pierre Pedesclaux, v 69 act 421

 

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