Manuscript document. N.p., 4 & 5 February 1756. 1 page, 17 x 9 in. 

A conveyance in trust in which Charles West and his wife sold to Elisha Butler a group of seven named enslaved individuals: Bob, Ben, Seaboy, Bacchus, Scipio, Tena, and Flora. Additionally, 110 black cattle and 20 head of horse were included in the transaction. 

An early colonial document recording 7 named slaves.

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