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Lengthy inventory of a deceased widow including a slave
Very lengthy autograph document signed 7th day of March 1785, measures 12”x16”, watermarked on each sheet “Pro Patria” one page one, “GR” (King George III) on page two of the two conjoined sheets. This attractive document is “An inventory of the goods and chattles of the widow Jean Jackson deceased taken this seventh day of March 1785.” Listed are 134 items and values including the highest single value: “1 Negro girl named Fillis 35 pounds.” The list includes chairs, sheets, blankets, feather bed, looking glass, table cloths, frames, basins, pots, plates, knives, forks, silver tablespoons, bushels of corn, earthen ware, etc.” “This a true Inventory taken by us in whist come to our knowledge this 7th Day of March 1785.” Signed by Benjamin Seaman and Edward Hicks. Two ink blots otherwise in very good condition .........$950.00
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