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Slave Document, Etc., Iberville Parish, Louisiana
Estimate:
$200 - $400
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$650
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Online Only: November 12th, 2020 l Fine Jewelry; Sterling Silver & Platinum; Coins; & Historical Documents
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Group of letters and documents related to Edward G. W. Butler, 1822-1837, notably including an "Act of Introduction," for 30 slaves purchased by Butler in 4 groups in Richmond, Virginia, in June, 1833, for a total of $14,060.00, with the legal requirement that they be used exclusively by him in Iberville for a term of 5 years, 6pp., folio; two letters on business matters related to the plantation, 1837; and two family letters, 1822