[Bill of sale for the slave "Joe" to William Murrell by D.S. Wade, May 1854] Page: 1 of 1 (Transcription)

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For and in consideration of Eight
hundred and fifty-five dollars amount
to be paid I have bargined sold & delivered
to William Murrell one negrow man named
Joe Born March the 12th 1813. I bind my self
to warrant the title to this said Joe unto
the said Murrell & his heirs against the
claim of all power whatever.

May 1854

D.S. Ward

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Ward, D.S. [Bill of sale for the slave "Joe" to William Murrell by D.S. Wade, May 1854], text, May 1854; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth36150/m1/1/transcription/: accessed April 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Private Collection of Howard and Brenda McClurkin.

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