[ENSLAVEMENT & ABOLITION]. Legal document detailing the division of named enslaved individuals according to the last will and testament of their enslaver James Jordan Scott. Southampton Co., [VA], 25 Feb. 1786.

7 3/8 x 12 1/8 in. (creasing, small losses to crease intersections, light chipping, discoloration). Returned and docketed on verso 12 October 1786.

"Pursuant and agreable [sic] to the last Will & Testament of James Jordan Scott deceased We proceeded to make a division of the negro's [sic] that belonged to the estate of the said dece'd and have divided them into five equal distinct and separate parts & portions as follows. To Wit.. Robin, Nenus, Celia and Rachel compose the first Lot or one fifth part of all the above said negro's which Miriam Scott widow of the said James Jordan Scott dec'd made choice of as and for her full share and proportion...the second lot...consists of negro's Old Will, Sue, young Will and Treasey...assigned to Ann Scott...the third lot...Consisting of negro's Pompey, Sam, Ben & Cherry...assigned to James Scott...the fourth lot...being negro's Edey, Cary, Mourning, & Sall...assigned to Robert Scott...the last fifth part or fifth lot Consisting of negro's Rose, Jenny, Frederick and Lewis...assigned to Sarah Scott..."

[With:] 1825 estate inventory, approx. 7 3/4 x 12 1/2 in. (several rips, tears, chipping, and losses to edges and corners, toning and some dampstaining/spotting throughout).

Individuals listed include Claiborne, Humphrey, and Alfred, described as "3 negro boys given to A.G. Prince" for $1475; Dave, Harry, and Graham, described as: "3 Boys given to Robert Prince" for $1350; James, described as "1 Boy...given to I[?].G.T. Prince" for $350; Lucinda, described as "1 woman given to Ths. Shelby" for $550; Isaac, described as "1 Boy...to W.B. Prince" for $350; and Henry, described as "1 Boy...to W. P[?]" for $350. The above individuals are listed as part of the estate of Robert Prince, sworn to before a probate judge on 25 July 1825.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.