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[Bill of sale for purchase Harriet, an enslaved woman]

Description: A bill of sale for enslaver William McMaster’s purchase of a Harriet, an enslaved woman, from enslaver William B. Smith. E.M. Pease, also an enslaver, was a witness to the transaction.
Date: January 2, 1844
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Receipt for transportation of slaves]

Description: A receipt for "hauling [E.M. Pease's] negros and goods."
Date: 1854-uu-16
Creator: Pease, Elisha Marshall & Conan, J. B.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Petition in case about ownership of slaves]

Description: Petition in a case ("Calvitt v. Harris") about ownership of slaves including Grace (age 27), her son, George (12), and another child of hers who is not named.
Date: January 30, 1849
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Deed for purchase of slaves]

Description: A deed for the purchase of slaves ("forty two negroes") and "some stock."
Date: March 30, 1846
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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