Bill of Sale for an enslaved woman named Phillis and her child, Jenny, made between Henry Churchell and Pierre Van Cortlandt I
Entry/Object ID
HHV 002.24
Scope and Content
Bill of Sale for an enslaved woman named Phillis and her child, Jenny, made between Henry Churchell and Pierre Van Cortlandt I for Phillis and her child Jenny
Context
I Henry Churchell do hereby certify that I have this day received one hundred and twenty dollars of Pierre Van Cortlandt by the hands of Isaac Cronk, which one hundred and twenty-five dollars is in full for my Negro Wench Phillis and her child Jenny (about four years old) which I have bargained and sold unto the said Pierre Van Cortlandt, and do hereby warrant the above said Wench and Child against all persons laying any claim to them. In witness whereof I Have herunto set my hand and seal this twenty-fifth day of May 1804
Henry Churchell
Witness present
Frances Purdy
[Endorsed]
Bill of Sale
For Phillis and
Child Jenny
May 25, 1804
Cost £50.0.0
Collection
Van Cortlandt Manuscript Collection
Archive Items Details
Title
Bill of Sale between Henry Churchell and Pierre Van Cortlandt I
Description
Bill of sale for Phillis, an enslaved woman, and her daughter Jenny
Date(s) of Creation
May 25, 1804
Subjects
Slavery
Search Terms
Jenny (enslaved), Phillis (enslaved), Pierre Van Cortlandt I, Henry Churchell, James Purdy, Isaac Cronk, slavery, New York, Manor of Cortlandt
