Division of Slaves belonging to John Augustine Washington, 25 July 1787

Division of Slaves belonging to John Augustine Washington

[25 July 1787]

In presence of                                Hannah Washington

Anne Lee                                     Bushrod Washington

Anne Lee                                       Corbin Washington

Eliza. Smith

Source Note

ADS, in BW's hand, ViAIM; DS, ViAIM.                          

1. The DS version spelled the name "Davie."

2. The DS version spelled the name "Nancey."

3. The DS version spelled the name as "Japhet."

4. "Rozetta 35" was originally written under "Lewis" but crossed out.

5. The entry, "Lew Carpenter 80," originally written under "Godwin," was crossed out.

6. Underneath this entry, "Charity 20" was crossed out.

7. The DS version spelled the name as "Sue."

8. This number was crossed out.

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