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Slavery: Matthew Pilson Virginia

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Paper Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Slavery: Matthew Pilson Virginia
<B>Slavery: Matthew Pilson.</B></I> Comprises: <B>(1) 1827.</B></I> Autograph Letter Signed “<I>H. B. Hunk,</B></I>” two pages, 7.5” x 12.75”, front and verso, with addressee's name on the verso, “<I>Matthew Pilson Esq.</B></I>” No place, February 10, 1827. In part, “<I>On tomorrow morning I set off for home & have determined take Dan. Should it be finally determined by Min. that he does belong to the Estate, my letter now filed in the office compels me to pay $200 for him Embracing an Equal proportion of that sum as Ligater…I will have a sum sufficient to meet the price of said Negro should the determination of Mr Kenney & Taxes be confirmed…</B></I>” <B>(2) 1853.</B></I> Autograph Document Signed “<I>Matthew Pilson,</B></I>” three pages, 7.5” x 12.25”, front and verso. No place, December 26, 1853. Headed in another hand “<I>Matthew Pilson's acct with Jacksons Heires for Hire of Negros.</B></I>” Transactions from December 30, 1848 to December 26, 1853 are listed. At the conclusion, Pilson has signed a statement attesting to the fact that “<I>the Negros were divided & delivered to the parties according to a Statement made by the Commissioners.</B></I>” Matthew Pilson lived with his family on a farm in Augusta County, Virginia. Both pieces have minor stains. Fine condition. <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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