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Walden executes bill of sale of slave to George M. Sanderson as Executor for infant Emma Sanderson.
Know all men by these presents that I, William M. Walden, of Platte County and State of Missouri, for and in consideration of the sum of $700.00 to me in hand, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have this day bargained and sold and by these presents do bargain and sell unto George B. Sanderson of the same County and State and Executor of Edmond Sanderson, deceased, for the sale on behalf, benefit, and interest of Emma Sanderson, infant daughter of said George B. Sanderson and sole heir of said Edmond Sanderson, deceased, a certain Negro man named Lewis aged about 30 years; To have and to hold the said Negro man Lewis by said George B. Sanderson, Executor, for the use of the said Emma Sanderson forever; And for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, I do forever warrant and defend the title to said Negro Lewis against the lawful claim of any person or persons whatsoever as well also I warrant the said Negro Lewis to be sound and healthy at the date hereof and to be a slave for life.
Done at Weston, Platte County, Missouri, this 13th day of August A.D. 1846. William M. Walden - Witness: Bryant A. Baker – Filed for record October 25, 1846.Date(s) of Creation
8/13/1846