John P. Smith slave bill of sale, 1848 Dec. 7.

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John P. Smith slave bill of sale, 1848 Dec. 7.

Notarized copy of slave bill of sale documenting the sale of a female slave appraised at $400.00 by John P. Smith of New Orleans, La., to Arthemise Islain, a free woman of color, also of New Orleans, La. The bill of sale states that as part of the bargain Arthemise Islain will hand over to John P. Smith another female slave valued at $500.00.

1 slave bill of sale.

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Smith, John Peter Preece

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Islain, Arthemise

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