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Affidavit of Freedom for Jerry Scott, 1842

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

Legal document from 1842 signed by Spotswood Gilard, Clerk of the Nelson County Court, certifying that Jerry Scott, a 24 year old Negro, is a free man.

Dates

  • Creation: 1842

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Files

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository

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Lexington VA 24450 USA