Bill of sale for enslaved girl Ellen, 1843 March 15

1843 March 15. Received of Mr. Hopkins Nowlin the sum of Two hundred and Eighty Dollars which is in full for the purchase of a Negro Girl Named Ellen who is about 16 or 17 years old. I do hereby warrant a good and lawful Title to the said Girl Ellen unto the said Nowlin his h[ ] &c forever. I also warrant said Girl sound both in body and mind Given under my hand and seal this the day and date above written

Witness M Talbot D.B.Hanckock (seal)

Bill Sale Hancock To Howlin

1843