Manifest of enslaved people on board the Brig Uneas, 1836 April 22

District of Alexandria

Port of Alexandria, the twenty second day of April 1836 John Armfield shipper of the persons named and particularly described in the written manifest, and Nathaniel Boush Master of the Brig Uncas do solemnly, sincerely, and truly swear, each of us, to the best of our knowledge and belief, that the Negroes, herein set forth, have not been imported into the United States, since the first day of January one thousand eight hundred and eight; and that under the Laws of the United States, they are held to service or labour as slaves, and are not entitled to freedom under these Laws, at a certain time, and afer a known period of service.

So help us God. John Armfield Nathl [Nathaniel] Boush

Sworn to this twenty second day of April 1836 befor [illegible] Collector.