Sale of slaves by Joshua M. Johnston, New Orleans, to Oramel Hinckley, Saint Landry Parish

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Before Notary Public Richard Brénan of New Orleans, Johnston sold to Hinckley, for $1,150, an undivided half share in the slave Ben, age twenty-seven, valued at $1,300, and Jacob, alias Jake, age twenty-six, valued at $1,000. Johnston had acquired his half interest from the estate of his late brother James Johnston. The buyer was the owner of the other undivided half share.

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Sale of slaves by Joshua M. Johnston, New Orleans, to Oramel Hinckley, Saint Landry Parish

Creator

Brenan, Richard

Date Created

1859-1-4

Description

Before Notary Public Richard Brénan of New Orleans, Johnston sold to Hinckley, for $1,150, an undivided half share in the slave Ben, age twenty-seven, valued at $1,300, and Jacob, alias Jake, age twenty-six, valued at $1,000. Johnston had acquired his half interest from the estate of his late brother James Johnston. The buyer was the owner of the other undivided half share.

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Slave trade

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fre

Notes (Physical)

Document. Notarized copy, dated 1859 January 4, signed by R[ichard] Brénan. In English.

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4 pages

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text

Source

Rosemonde E. & Emile Kuntz Collection, National period, 1804-1950, Manuscripts Collection 600, La Research Collection

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