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1853 September 29 . Walter C. Graham DS; [Shelby], Cleveland County, North Carolina.

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Box 4
Abstract:
Walter Graham, as administrator of Mrs. Polly Graham's estate, has sold a three-year-old "Negro Boy named David Crocket" by public auction to Adaline Graham for $300. On verso: Graham H. Anthony ANS, 1917 December 28. "This bill of sale comes from Shelby N.C. having been taken from the desk of Walter C. Graham-ex Klu Kluxer, Civil War veteran, and farmer." Document was buried by W. C. Anthony, "Chieftain of the Klan in Cleveland County," in order to keep it "safe from the Federal Troops-and Carpet Baggers." Document was presented to Dr. C. D. Denning, at Hartford, Connecticut.
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Collection

African American and African Diaspora collection, 1729-1970 (majority within 1781-1865)
Total components 346
Items available online Online 252
Last indexed 2024-08-05