Letter from J.W. Dean to Edward Wooten regarding case about enslaved people, April 2 Image Read more about Letter from J.W. Dean to Edward Wooten regarding case about enslaved people, April 2
Ann Elliott and her children, enslaved persons, petition for their freedom from enslaver Robert Twilley, Sussex County, 1846. Image Read more about Ann Elliott and her children, enslaved persons, petition for their freedom from enslaver Robert Twilley, Sussex County, 1846.
Printed memorial of the Abolition Society to the General Assembly of Delaware with original signatures, 1786 Image Read more about Printed memorial of the Abolition Society to the General Assembly of Delaware with original signatures, 1786
Sally Ross, enslaved woman, 16, bound to James H. Hoffecker by William Temple until she turns 28, Kent County, July 13, 1842 Image Read more about Sally Ross, enslaved woman, 16, bound to James H. Hoffecker by William Temple until she turns 28, Kent County, July 13, 1842
Petition about Charles, enslaved person, by Lemuel Hall to Judge Wooten, Sussex County, n.d. Image Read more about Petition about Charles, enslaved person, by Lemuel Hall to Judge Wooten, Sussex County, n.d.
Petition about Ann Elizabeth, enslaved woman, by R. S. Burdick, who accuses her of theft, Sussex County, October 21, 1858 Image Read more about Petition about Ann Elizabeth, enslaved woman, by R. S. Burdick, who accuses her of theft, Sussex County, October 21, 1858
Bill of sale for William, enslaved child, 7, from Theodore Mitchell to Edward Wooten, Sussex County, December 13, 1833 Image Read more about Bill of sale for William, enslaved child, 7, from Theodore Mitchell to Edward Wooten, Sussex County, December 13, 1833
Information about Sarah Evans, enslaved woman, as related by her mother, Hetty Evans, also enslaved, Sussex County, May 8, 1831 Image Read more about Information about Sarah Evans, enslaved woman, as related by her mother, Hetty Evans, also enslaved, Sussex County, May 8, 1831
Bill of sale for Cyrus, enslaved child, 11, from James Maull to Thomas Rodney, Sussex County, January 23, 1819 Image Read more about Bill of sale for Cyrus, enslaved child, 11, from James Maull to Thomas Rodney, Sussex County, January 23, 1819
Dover Hudson, enslaved person, agrees to pay Benaiah Fleming fifteen dollars with interest, Kent County, May 4, 1815 Image Read more about Dover Hudson, enslaved person, agrees to pay Benaiah Fleming fifteen dollars with interest, Kent County, May 4, 1815
Bill of sale for Nancy, enslaved woman, from William and Ebenezer Turner to Benjamin Coombes, Kent County, June 15, 1818 Image Read more about Bill of sale for Nancy, enslaved woman, from William and Ebenezer Turner to Benjamin Coombes, Kent County, June 15, 1818
Bill of sale for Sarah, enslaved girl, 14, from Nathan Clifton to Benaiah Fleming, Kent County, November 18, 1814 Image Read more about Bill of sale for Sarah, enslaved girl, 14, from Nathan Clifton to Benaiah Fleming, Kent County, November 18, 1814
Hariot, enslaved woman, bound to Elisha Hitchens and others for 23 years by John Graham, Kent County, September 20, 1814 Image Read more about Hariot, enslaved woman, bound to Elisha Hitchens and others for 23 years by John Graham, Kent County, September 20, 1814
Bill of sale for Rachel, enslaved woman, from Zabdiel Fountain to David Richards, Sussex County, January 5, 1814 Image Read more about Bill of sale for Rachel, enslaved woman, from Zabdiel Fountain to David Richards, Sussex County, January 5, 1814
Agreement between Jesse Turner and Robert Ewing to separate nine enslaved persons, December 30, 1812 Image Read more about Agreement between Jesse Turner and Robert Ewing to separate nine enslaved persons, December 30, 1812
Deed, David Owens to Dr. John Cary, February 13, 1810. Image Read more about Deed, David Owens to Dr. John Cary, February 13, 1810.
Bill and receipt of sale of Scenia, enslaved girl, from Edward Champneys and William Whittle to Paul Alferry and John Alferry, May 5, 1732. Image Read more about Bill and receipt of sale of Scenia, enslaved girl, from Edward Champneys and William Whittle to Paul Alferry and John Alferry, May 5, 1732.
Letter about Levi, enslaved person, from Joshua Pierce to William C. Frazer concerning sale. New Castle County, May 26, 1809. Image Read more about Letter about Levi, enslaved person, from Joshua Pierce to William C. Frazer concerning sale. New Castle County, May 26, 1809.
Stephen, enslaved man, emancipated by Jesse Turner, Kent County, August 30, 1825 Image Read more about Stephen, enslaved man, emancipated by Jesse Turner, Kent County, August 30, 1825
Sales: Brown, Gregory, and Atwood, 1778 Image Read more about Sales: Brown, Gregory, and Atwood, 1778
Advertisement, reward for freedom seeker Ben Boulden in the Delaware Gazette, May 5, 1826 Image Read more about Advertisement, reward for freedom seeker Ben Boulden in the Delaware Gazette, May 5, 1826
Two advertisements for the sale of enslaved people in the Mirror of the Times, January 14, 1801 Image Read more about Two advertisements for the sale of enslaved people in the Mirror of the Times, January 14, 1801
Advertisement, reward for woman and child, freedom seekers, in the Delaware Gazette, June 20, 1845 Image Read more about Advertisement, reward for woman and child, freedom seekers, in the Delaware Gazette, June 20, 1845
Advertisement, reward for freedom seeker Rebekah in the American Watchman, January 9, 1813 Image Read more about Advertisement, reward for freedom seeker Rebekah in the American Watchman, January 9, 1813
Advertisement, reward for freedom seeker Kitty Hynson in the Delaware Gazette, July 28, 1809 Image Read more about Advertisement, reward for freedom seeker Kitty Hynson in the Delaware Gazette, July 28, 1809
Advertisement, freedom seeker Isaiah Smith committed to public jail by John Bradford, Esq., Justice of the Peace, April 28, 1854 Image Read more about Advertisement, freedom seeker Isaiah Smith committed to public jail by John Bradford, Esq., Justice of the Peace, April 28, 1854
Advertisement, reward for freedom seeker Alice in the Delaware Gazette, August 26, 1796 Image Read more about Advertisement, reward for freedom seeker Alice in the Delaware Gazette, August 26, 1796
Advertisement, reward for freedom seeker Yorkshire in the Delaware Gazette, July 12, 1796 Image Read more about Advertisement, reward for freedom seeker Yorkshire in the Delaware Gazette, July 12, 1796
Advertisement, reward for freedom seeker Isaac in the American Watchman, January 2, 1813 Image Read more about Advertisement, reward for freedom seeker Isaac in the American Watchman, January 2, 1813
Advertisement, reward for freedom seeker James Harold in Mirror of the Times, June 11, 1806 Image Read more about Advertisement, reward for freedom seeker James Harold in Mirror of the Times, June 11, 1806
Advertisement, reward for freedom seeker Caesar in the Delaware Gazette, May 16, 1789 Image Read more about Advertisement, reward for freedom seeker Caesar in the Delaware Gazette, May 16, 1789
Advertisement, reward for freedom seekers Luke, Celia, and Alce in the Delaware Gazette, November 11, 1795 Image Read more about Advertisement, reward for freedom seekers Luke, Celia, and Alce in the Delaware Gazette, November 11, 1795
Advertisement, reward for freedom seeker Lot in the Delaware Gazette, February 2, 1796 Image Read more about Advertisement, reward for freedom seeker Lot in the Delaware Gazette, February 2, 1796
Advertisement, reward for freedom seeker Harry in the Delaware Gazette, January 13, 1824 Image Read more about Advertisement, reward for freedom seeker Harry in the Delaware Gazette, January 13, 1824
Advertisement for sale of enslaved girl in the American Watchman, January 1, 1812 Image Read more about Advertisement for sale of enslaved girl in the American Watchman, January 1, 1812
Germantown Friends' Protest Against Slavery, 1688 Image Read more about Germantown Friends' Protest Against Slavery, 1688
Reward and sale notices for enslaved people, unidentified newspaper, 1790 Image Read more about Reward and sale notices for enslaved people, unidentified newspaper, 1790
An Incident in the Corbit Mansion in the Days of Slavery Before the War of 1861-4 Image Read more about An Incident in the Corbit Mansion in the Days of Slavery Before the War of 1861-4
Receipt issued by John Houston to John Pleasonton for time of Tob, an enslaved person, June 24, 1802 Image Read more about Receipt issued by John Houston to John Pleasonton for time of Tob, an enslaved person, June 24, 1802
Bill and receipt for sale of Caesar, an enslaved person, March 26, 1773 Image Read more about Bill and receipt for sale of Caesar, an enslaved person, March 26, 1773
Memorandum, Members of the Hirons family sell several enslaved people in Kent County, 1749-1852 Image Read more about Memorandum, Members of the Hirons family sell several enslaved people in Kent County, 1749-1852
Archibald Hamilton manumits enslaved persons Lydia and Richard Clark, New Castle County, May 28, 1828. Image Read more about Archibald Hamilton manumits enslaved persons Lydia and Richard Clark, New Castle County, May 28, 1828.
Hugh Smith manumits Dinah, enslaved woman, Sussex County, January 26, 1805. Image Read more about Hugh Smith manumits Dinah, enslaved woman, Sussex County, January 26, 1805.
Printed memorial of the Abolition Society with original signatures, 1786 Image Read more about Printed memorial of the Abolition Society with original signatures, 1786
John Richards manumits several enslaved people, March 2, 1847. Image Read more about John Richards manumits several enslaved people, March 2, 1847.
Walter L. Fountain manumits enslaved people Cate, Manuel, Patt, and Kitty, May 31, 1806. Image Read more about Walter L. Fountain manumits enslaved people Cate, Manuel, Patt, and Kitty, May 31, 1806.
John Richards manumits several enslaved people, February 2, 1841. Image Read more about John Richards manumits several enslaved people, February 2, 1841.
Valuation of 22 enslaved people of Richard Mason of Smyrna, 1857 Image Read more about Valuation of 22 enslaved people of Richard Mason of Smyrna, 1857
Petition of George Laws, an enslaved person, to Hon. Peter Robinson, July 7, 1833 Image Read more about Petition of George Laws, an enslaved person, to Hon. Peter Robinson, July 7, 1833
Jas. Latimer apprenticing Black boy George to Philadelphia merchant Jas. Cuthbert, November 2, 1804 Image Read more about Jas. Latimer apprenticing Black boy George to Philadelphia merchant Jas. Cuthbert, November 2, 1804
Membership certificate of David C. Wilson of Wilmington in the Colonization Society, January 22, 1849 Image Read more about Membership certificate of David C. Wilson of Wilmington in the Colonization Society, January 22, 1849
Copy of article from The Liberator. Letter from Samuel D. Burns [Burris], a freed Black man held in prison for helping enslaved people escape to freedom, June 1848 Image Read more about Copy of article from The Liberator. Letter from Samuel D. Burns [Burris], a freed Black man held in prison for helping enslaved people escape to freedom, June 1848
Clipping from Middletown Advocate, letter to the editor regarding an anti-slavery petition in Washington, D.C. September 5, 1835 Image Read more about Clipping from Middletown Advocate, letter to the editor regarding an anti-slavery petition in Washington, D.C. September 5, 1835
John Clements manumits nine enslaved people, 1822. Image Read more about John Clements manumits nine enslaved people, 1822.
Manumission of Rose Clark, enslaved girl, by Archibald Hamilton, May 16, 1829 Image Read more about Manumission of Rose Clark, enslaved girl, by Archibald Hamilton, May 16, 1829
David Hazzard manumits Hester, enslaved girl, July 10, 1797 Image Read more about David Hazzard manumits Hester, enslaved girl, July 10, 1797
William Montgomery manumits Rachel, enslaved girl, New Castle County, May 2, 1796. Image Read more about William Montgomery manumits Rachel, enslaved girl, New Castle County, May 2, 1796.
Manumission of Fanny Clark, enslaved girl, by Archibald Hamilton, New Castle County, September 18, 1835 Image Read more about Manumission of Fanny Clark, enslaved girl, by Archibald Hamilton, New Castle County, September 18, 1835
Ann P. Richards manumits several enslaved people, May 1, 1858. Image Read more about Ann P. Richards manumits several enslaved people, May 1, 1858.
Broadside, Kent County Sheriff Sale. George Brown, a free Black man, is sold for a term to not exceed 7 years for claims against him, June 9, 1862. Image Read more about Broadside, Kent County Sheriff Sale. George Brown, a free Black man, is sold for a term to not exceed 7 years for claims against him, June 9, 1862.
Virginia prices, sales by Dickinson Hill and Co. of two enslaved people, 1859 Image Read more about Virginia prices, sales by Dickinson Hill and Co. of two enslaved people, 1859
Roger Wright sells time of Amelia, an enslaved woman, to Thomas Jacobs until she turns 31 years of age, January 13, 1820. Image Read more about Roger Wright sells time of Amelia, an enslaved woman, to Thomas Jacobs until she turns 31 years of age, January 13, 1820.
Michael Nagel, innkeeper, sells Rose, an enslaved woman, and her three children to Joseph Hamilton, December 16, 1807. Image Read more about Michael Nagel, innkeeper, sells Rose, an enslaved woman, and her three children to Joseph Hamilton, December 16, 1807.
Allowance for Sarry, an enslaved woman, to work in Philadelphia for six to eight months, March 30, 1848 Image Read more about Allowance for Sarry, an enslaved woman, to work in Philadelphia for six to eight months, March 30, 1848
Bill of sale, Isaac King to M. Bines for Hagar, enslaved woman, and Jemima, her child, November 8, 1799 Image Read more about Bill of sale, Isaac King to M. Bines for Hagar, enslaved woman, and Jemima, her child, November 8, 1799
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