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"I also leave her (wife Sarah Eades) the use and benefit of my black boy named Jack for two years after my decease, and at the expiration of the two years, the said above black boy named Jack, I do by these presents give him the said boy his freedom and on account of his obedience to me, release him from further bondage or slavery forever from myself, my heirs, Executors, administrators or the assigns (aforesigned). I also give the said black boy named Jack at my death a bay mare colt and my saddle, said colt is a few weeks old at this date." "My wife is to have the use of my wagon and one yoke of oxen as long at the black boy Jack lives along with her or at the furtherest two years after my decease."Date(s) of Creation
5/6/1849