Slave Documents: Group of 5 Pieces.

About Auction

Live

Political & Historical Americana

By Potter & Potter Auctions

Nov 5, 2026

Set Reminder 2026-11-05 11:00:00 2026-11-05 11:00:00 America/New_York Bidsquare Bidsquare : Political & Historical Americana https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/potter-potter/political-historical-americana-23580
Join us on November 5th for an exciting Political & Historical Americana sale. The auction features material dating to the 18th and 19th century, including a rare George Washington free frank, and a desirable John Quincy Adams Pewter mirror. Collectors will also find a wonderful selection of three-dimensional campaign items, an amazing Howard Hughes signed photograph, important association items, campaign posters, Lincolniana, and historical autographs. Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com

View Full Catalog (424)

• Lot Description

  Group of 4 slave receipts and documents.

  1. 1 7/8" x 5 1/4", cut from a document, reading "Slaves over 16".

  2. 2 7/8" x 7", May 15th, 1781 (?), in part: "Received of James Brooks Esq. the estate of Mr. Sam Woods Dec'd fifteen pounds for one bushel of pease purchased of a Negro for use of the Estate. Wm Woods...."

  3. 7 1/2" x 12" document, reads in part: "Part of the sale of the Negroes". Names and value listed: :David $4300.00, Thomas 5000.00, Ina (?) 5,000.00, Nancy 4000.00, Harriet 4800.00, Eliza 5000.00....

  4. 7 1/2" x 11 1/2", ca. 1830. A handwritten Madison County, Tennessee Court of Plea's document, which includes Negro's, in part: : "Credits by here of William Moore a minor of Robert Moore, hire of Negrows (sic) as follows. By half the hire of Daniel for the year 1829 to Champas (sic) Madden $40.00, By hire of Edmund in full which is minors Negro to Kirk Patrick $35.00, By half the hire of Daniel for the year 1830 to guardean $40.00, By hire of Edmund which is minors Negro in full to guardean $40.00. Total $155.00...."

  5. 6" x 8 1/4" Spanish slave document. partially translated: "Mral Certificate of the slave Julio property of the Incenian....". Likely from Cuba, dated March 19, 1871.

  Condition

  The larger documents have fold splits, soiling and stains. Smaller pieces in fine condition.

• Shipping Info

  • If your bid is successful, as an alternative to in-house shipping, we can provide you with a list of shippers. We will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of carriers or packers whether or not recommended by us. Property will not be released to the shipper without the buyer's written consent and until payment has been made in full. Packing and handling by us of purchased lots is at the entire risk of the purchaser, and Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. will have no liability of any loss or damage to such items. Packing and shipping expenses shall be added to buyer's invoice and will reflect a charge for labor, materials, insurance, transportation, as well as actual shipper fees.

• Payment & Auction Policies

  • Available payment options

    • 
    • 
    • 
    • 
    • 
    • 
    • 
• Buyer's Premium
  • 25.00 %