The Priests of St. Thomas' Manor purchase Jess, January 1, 1796

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Title

The Priests of St. Thomas' Manor purchase Jess, January 1, 1796

Subject

Slavery; Slave trade; Slave sale; Jesuits--History--18th century

Description

Jess was bought by the Jesuits in 1796 for 70£ on a 10 month credit. His previous owner was Walter Speak.

Creator

Maryland Province Archive

Publisher

Georgetown Slavery Archive

Date

1796-01-01

Contributor

Elsa Barraza Mendoza, Adam Rothman

Rights

Maryland Province Jesuits

Format

PDF

Language

English

Type

Financial Records

Identifier

GSA213

Text Item Type Metadata

Text

1795 St Thomas Manor to Sundries                     Dr £ S D
Decr 18// To Cash brot over from page 9) 254 8 1½
1796        
Janyy  1// To Walter Speak for a negro man called Jess bot on 10 months credit @ £70 & interst 70 0 0

Original Format

Manuscript

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Citation

Maryland Province Archive, “The Priests of St. Thomas' Manor purchase Jess, January 1, 1796,” Georgetown Slavery Archive, accessed September 20, 2024, https://slaveryarchive.georgetown.edu/items/show/232.

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