Bill of sale for two enslaved women, Nelly and Milley, and their six children

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A handwritten document of black ink on rag paper recording the sale of two enslaved women, Nelly and Milley, and their respective children from Thomas A. Clark to James P. Clark. On one side, the document records the value of the enslaved persons being sold: [Nelly and her four children Washington......$200.00 Charles......$150.00 Andrew......$100.0 Malinda......$50.00 Nelly..........$350.00 - $850.00 Milley + Her two Daughters.... 550.00 - $1400.00].

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