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(ESTATE CLAIM FOR MEDICAL VISITS TO SLAVES)

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(ESTATE CLAIM FOR MEDICAL VISITS TO SLAVES)
"D.S. 3pp. folio, Danville, Ky., May-Aug. 1839, concerning a claim against a Mr. Samuel Warren for medical services provided to his slaves, e.g.: ""...May 19, 1839 To visit N. Woman Shulette 1.00àBleeding [negro woman]à50 [cents]à"". Interesting document showing medical care for slaves. Unfortunately, the plantation owner died before he could pay the bill and this copy was presented to the executors for payment. Included is a period bleeder. Very good." 2470 D.S. 3pp. folio, Danville, Ky., May-Aug. 1839, concerning a claim against a Mr. Samuel Warren for medical services provided to his slaves, e.g.: ""...May 19, 1839 To visit N. Woman Shulette 1.00àBleeding [negro woman]à50 [cents]à"". Interesting document showing medical care for slaves. Unfortunately, the plantation owner died before he could pay the bill and this copy was presented to the executors for payment. Included is a period bleeder. Very good.