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(SLAVERY AND ABOLITION.) ALABAMA.
“Final Settlement of the Estate
of Amos Robinson, Deceased.”
Single long folio leaf, densely written on both sides in
a neat cursive script. Signed by Judge Joseph P. Portis with the fancy seal of the state and
again by the clerk.
Clarke County, AL, 1844
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A very interesting settlement in which the court finds that Richard Fowler is the legal guardian of
Amos Robinson’s three children. The court orders Fowler to sell “a certain Negro woman and her
child or children;” the proceeds then to be divided equally among the heirs, including the widow, who
curiously is not mentioned until the very end of the court’s decision. Also curious is the fact that these
proceedings are being held before the Orphan’s Court, Special Term. Doesn’t the widow have any
rights regarding her children?
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(SLAVERY AND ABOLITION.) ALABAMA.
“You are Hereby Commanded
to Take the Body of Carr Jeffers . . . for trading with slave.”
Partially printed folio
document, accomplished by hand; creases where folded.
Lawrence County, AL, April, 1847
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An intriguing note in the docketing states “The State in 10 plus cases, Carr Jeffers. Not Found,
McGh Shff.” It would seem that Mr. Jeffers did a brisk trade with slaves.
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