Description
Bill of Sale: "Rushville, Buchanan County, Missouri February 23, 1859 - Received of Robert H. Miller of Platte County and State of Missouri the sum of $1000 in cash, the sum being in full for the purchase of a Negro man named Simon of dark color and short, 28 years of age paid, Negro being a slave for life and I hereby warrant the health of said Simon to be good and sound; I also bind myself and my heirs and executors and administrators and defend the title of said slave unto the said Miller, his heirs, and assigns against the claims and demands of all and every person whomsoever. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 23rd day of February 1859. George W. Hudspeth. Witnessed by John Miller."
(Researcher's note: On December 1, 1866, Robert H. Miller of Platte County, Missouri, signed claim for compensation #265 for enlisted slave Simon Hickman. Miller claimed he had acquired title to Simon Hickman by “…purchase, at Rushville, Buchanan County, Missouri from George W. Hudspeth on the 23rd day of February 1859 as per Bill of Sale herewith submitted.”)Date(s) of Creation
2/23/1859
