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1854 April 4 . Andrew W. Bowie ADS to Judge Jon[athan] M. McClanahan; Talladega, Alabama.

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Abstract:
Letter addressed to the judge of the Probate Court for Shelby County regarding the advertisement and sale of a nineteen-year-old enslaved girl named Kate and her four-year-old son, Henry, to raise funds as ordered by the probate court. Andrew Bowie is identified as Sarah E. Chilton Bowden’s legal guardian who is writing to confirm both the advertisement and sale of the individuals. Affidavit signed by James H. Joiner, the publisher of the Democratic Watchtower, confirming that the ad was run in his publication. Attached to this affidavit is a copy of the printed advertisement. Affidavit signed by E. A. Cowen, the auctioneer for Talladega County, confirming that he sold Kate and Henry at a public auction.
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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