716

(SLAVE OVERSEER CASE)

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(SLAVE OVERSEER CASE)
<b>716. SLAVE OVERSEER CASE </b>A.D.S. by a William Murthschild on behalf of his client, 3pp. legal folio, Texas Supreme Court, Mar. 19, 1856, the Statement of Facts and a Motion for a new trial given by Little, attorney for the estate of William A. Little, owner of a small plantation, who was found guilty in lower court of firing his slave overseer prematurely and for insufficient reasons. The case's details are somewhat complicated, but give good insight into the nature of employment contracts from this period. In near fine condition.<b> $150-200</b>