1831
by [Slave Bill of Sale]
1831. Very Good. Partly Printed Form for use in South Carolina. 20 x 32 cm. Sold for $550 in Beaufort. Age not given. Seller John Bell. Purchaser D. R. Beaubien. Witness Paul H. Barns. Printed form specifically intended for the sale of slaves. Small tear at ends of folds. Later horizintal folds. Red seal stain present but no paper seal. Blank spaces had to be filled in recording date, name of purchaser, name of slave and signature of seller. No health warranty. Printed at top of document: Bill of Sale Printed and Sold by A. E. Miller. (Inventory #: 95236)