Jesse Miller, Trustee of the Estate, files petition to sell slaves. "That said Matilda is becoming old and infirm and affords no income to said estate and will become a charge against the estate. That said boy Dock affords some income but after paying medical attention, taxes, etc., it is inconsiderable..." "...and in consideration of the insecurity of slave property in Missouri at this time..." wants to sell the slaves. Probate Court orders the sale of the slaves at private contract for cash.
