A "Proof of Ownership" form stating that Joseph H. Jones of Saint Mary's County, Maryland, "was the owner of Robert Jennifer (a man of African descent) at the time of his enlistment...in the 9th Regiment United States Colored Troops." The form is signed by Jones and two witnesses, J. J. Redman and James H. Alvey,…

Proof of ownership of Robert Jennifer

Description

A "Proof of Ownership" form stating that Joseph H. Jones of Saint Mary's County, Maryland, "was the owner of Robert Jennifer (a man of African descent) at the time of his enlistment...in the 9th Regiment United States Colored Troops." The form is signed by Jones and two witnesses, J. J. Redman and James H. Alvey, in addition to a magistrate and clerk.

Creator

Jones, Joseph H.

Date

1865-06-10

Language(s)

English

Collection Number

MS 1860

Dimensions

8.5 x 14 inches

Extent

1 page

Resource ID

12233

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

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