[SLAVERY & ABOLITION]. Receipt for hire of enslaved persons, 14 June 1841.

1p, 6 1/4 x 2 in. (heavily toned at center, creasing at folds).

"Rec'd of Jacob Lynch the further sum of seventeen dollars and seventy five cents in full of my part of the hire of above named slaves for the year 1840 after deducting my portion of two overcoats furnished said negroes...." Signed by [?] Montgomery. The names of the enslaved individuals referenced are not present.

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[SLAVERY & ABOLITION]. Receipt for hire of enslaved persons, 14 June 1841.

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