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Slavery Manuscript Document from physician; 1832

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Slavery Manuscript Document from physician; 1832
<B>(Slavery) Manuscript Document from physician William Bagley billing for medical services to slaves owned by the Virginia Military Institute.</B></I> One page, 8" x 4.5", n.p. November 6, 1832 in which Smith invoices a slave-owner $47.75 for "<I>...medical attention & medicine paid by the Va. Mil. Institute...on account of negro man John...$29.75...</B></I>" Smith also billed $10.00 for "<I>Nursing by Magdalene</B></I>" which appears not to have been successful, as the final item in the invoice is for "<I>Grave, coffin & burial Expenses...</B></I>" which cost $8.00. The document is endorsed by Bagley on verso to note the receipt of papers. This is a rather uncommon piece. Light toning, usual folds, small loss at bottom margin, else very good. <I>Ex. Henry E. Luhrs Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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