B.F. Coleman receipt for enslaved people


Descriptive Summary
Title: B.F. Coleman receipt for enslaved people
Creator: Ayer & Harrison
Inclusive Dates: 1857 January 7
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s)
Collection Number: ms3228
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Scope and Content

The collection consists of one receipt: dated Columbus, January 7, 1857, for $810.00 paid by B.F. Coleman for the purchase of two enslaved people, witnessed by C.S. Harrison for Burnett Ingram. The receipt is written on a printed form provided by the firm of Ayer & Harrison.