Promissory note written by Edmund Brice to A. Murray for the purchase of an enslaved boy for the sum of 180 pounds. Based on the writing on the back of the note, it appears Edmund's brother James made the payment on his behalf. Verso transcription: Edmund Brice's note to Doct. Murray for a negro boy…

Promissory note from Edmund Brice to A. Murray

Description

Promissory note written by Edmund Brice to A. Murray for the purchase of an enslaved boy for the sum of 180 pounds. Based on the writing on the back of the note, it appears Edmund's brother James made the payment on his behalf.

Verso transcription: Edmund Brice's note to Doct. Murray for a negro boy for the Mary wife / August 4, 1777 / paid by James Brice

Creator

Brice, Edmund

Date

1777-08

Language(s)

English

Collection Number

MS 1997

Dimensions

7.75 x 4 inches

Extent

2 pages

Resource ID

1031

Notes

Ink on paper

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

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