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Scarce Slavery Emancipation Manuscript,

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Scarce Slavery Emancipation Manuscript,
Scarce Slavery Emancipation Manuscript,<p>dated 1 Jan. 1827. This manuscript notes that one Daniel Craig has requested of the court in "this State" the "...emancipation of a certain Negro man slave named George in consideration of the meritorious services of the said George...." It is uncertain which state, as it is never mentioned (most likely Tennessee, but possibly Illinois). The court granted this emancipation request.<p>Usual folds with slight separations at same, minor dampstains at bottom, one water drip has washed out some ink in the upper left area of the manuscript. Light scattered toning with some chips missing from left edge, none affecting text.