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Bill of Sale from Andrew Tribble to David Hunt. - - Know all men by these presents that I, Andrew Tribble of Platte County, Missouri, for and in consideration of the sum of $450.00, in hand paid or secured to be paid by David Hunt of the county and state aforesaid, have this day bargained and sold unto the said David Hunt a Negro boy named Philip of a dark color about 14 years of age, which Negro boy I warrant to be a slave for life and warrant and forever defend the title to said boy to said Hunt against the claims of all persons whomsoever and warrant said boy to be sound in every respect. Given under my hand and seal this 26th day of March A.D. 1847. Andrew Tribble
Mr. Hunt: I send you the boy and also a bill of sale and you can send me your note by this boy; as the evening is bad, we could not well come ourselves. Yours, A. TribbleDate(s) of Creation
3/26/1847
