$563
Pair of Wrought Iron Shackles with Framed Document Supporting Use by Slave Owner, c. 1816, the ink on paper document inscribed "The hiring of the slaves belonging to the Estate of Wm Blythe dec'd for the year 1816/Sam hired to James Blythe for----$76/Hannah hired to Ben Elloberly for ---35 (total ) $111," and "The hiring the same for the year 1817/Sam hired to James Blythe for----$90/Hannah hired to Ben elloberly for ---37.50 (total ) $127.50 (signed) Joseph Barnett Adm."
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-03-15