Description
Saint Joseph, Mo. Jan. 5, 1859 - Received of Peter Nelson $1000 for a certain black Negro man, named Sam, aged about 23 years, which I warrant of sound mind and body, and a slave for life, and I bind myself to defend the title to the same. Given under my hand and seal the data above written. Jno. P. Bruce.
Researcher's note: The Bill of Sale was included in Peder Nelson's (of Washington Township, Buchanan County, Missouri) November 16, 1866, claim for compensation #464 for "Sam" a/k/a enlisted Charles Bruce. Peder Nelson claimed he had acquired title to "Sam" by “…purchase from John P. Bruce on the 5th January 1859 as per Bill of Sale herewith filed.")Date(s) of Creation
1/5/1859
