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Doctor visit for a Negro Slave….unpaid bill
Autograph document signed, one full page, Madison County, KY dated Dec. 23RD, 1856. Measures 7.5”x12”. Mrs. Frances Blackwell visited Dr. Charles Walker with a negro girl on Sept. 30, 1851 and again on Oct.1 and Oct. 3 and once again on Oct.5 for a total of $5.50. Previously appeared begore me Justice of the Peace for Madison County, KY. Chas J. Walker and made oath that the above account is just unpaid and ....to no legal offset in law and equity. Also Dr. John Scott and made oath that the above charges are reasonable and common given under my hand this the 25th day of Feb. 1856. G.B. Bouday J(ustice) P (eace).
Below is written: “Rec’d of Wm. Harris as adms of Mrs. Frances Blackwell five dollars and fifty cents in full
of the above account Dec 23rd 1856. C.J. Walker.” In fine condition................$350.00
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