#282 • Coryell County Texas Slave Trade Document

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This Coryell County, Texas letter documents the era of American slavery prior to the emancipation, contents include records of human trafficking from James. W. Armstrong selling the "enslaved for life 30 year old mother Lucinda of bright complex and child George of 4 years old of black complexion to O.T. Tyler with a warranty of title defending against all lawful claims for the sum of thirteen hundred dollars in hand on the date of July 9, 1859. Transaction was finalized and recorded by the Coryell County court clerk in Gatesville, Texas on April 26, 1860. Letter complete with Coryell County, Texas seal; paper 12 x 7.5 inches. Overall good legible condition, paper has been folded with creases. Provenance: Ray Howser Collection.