North American Enslavement Documents

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Selection of North American enslavement documents from late 18th and 19th centuries from the Chicago History Museum's Archives and Manuscripts collections.
Bill of sale for Auguste, an enslaved person, 1852 August 16

Bill of sale for Auguste, an enslaved person, 1852 August 16

5 pages: 0% complete (40% transcribed, 40% needs review)
Bill of sale for Casimir, an enslaved person, 1854 March 18

Bill of sale for Casimir, an enslaved person, 1854 March 18

Collaboration is restricted.

5 pages: 0% complete (20% transcribed, 20% needs review)
Bill of sale for Celina, an enslaved person, 1860 April 24

Bill of sale for Celina, an enslaved person, 1860 April 24

Collaboration is restricted.

5 pages: 0% complete (0% transcribed)
Bill of sale for Edith and Albert, 1847 September 1

Bill of sale for Edith and Albert, 1847 September 1

1 page: 0% complete (100% transcribed, 100% needs review)
Bill of sale for Ellen, 1852 January 2

Bill of sale for Ellen, 1852 January 2

2 pages: 0% complete (100% transcribed, 100% needs review)
Bill of sale for enslaved boy Allen, 1844 November 6

Bill of sale for enslaved boy Allen, 1844 November 6

2 pages: 0% complete (100% transcribed, 100% needs review)
Bill of sale for enslaved boy Nelson, 1845 November 7

Bill of sale for enslaved boy Nelson, 1845 November 7

2 pages: 0% complete (100% transcribed, 100% needs review)
Bill of sale for enslaved children Sally and Miles, 1845 December 18

Bill of sale for enslaved children Sally and Miles, 1845 December 18

2 pages: 0% complete (100% transcribed, 100% needs review)
Bill of sale for enslaved girl Ellen, 1843 March 15

Bill of sale for enslaved girl Ellen, 1843 March 15

2 pages: 0% complete (100% transcribed, 100% needs review)
Bill of sale for enslaved girl Martha, 1848 May 18

Bill of sale for enslaved girl Martha, 1848 May 18

2 pages: 0% complete (100% transcribed, 100% needs review)
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