[Bill of Sale for A. D. Kennard, May 12,1857]

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Bill of Sale for A.D. Kennard from David M.Smith regarding a slave named Harris. On the back is a witness account of sale.

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[2] p. ; 25 x 40 cm.

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Smith, David M. May 12, 1857.

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Bill of Sale for A.D. Kennard from David M.Smith regarding a slave named Harris. On the back is a witness account of sale.

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Smith, David M. [Bill of Sale for A. D. Kennard, May 12,1857], legal document, May 12, 1857; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth182797/: accessed October 3, 2023), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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