February 23rd, 2012
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Manuscript document signed, 1pp., January 2, 1854. In full, “" Know all men that we Caroline and W.W. Alexander are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the penal sum of Five Hundred dollars. The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound Caroline has been emancipated and set free by the last will & Testament of Samuel Ramsells deceased. Now should the said Caroline never become a charge upon any County in the Commonwealth for her support and maintenance, then this obligation to be void or else to remain in full force." It is signed, " W.W. Alexander " and Caroline Ross signs with her " X ". Fine
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Minimum Bid: $375.00
Final prices include buyers premium.: $0.00
Estimate: $750 - $1,000
Auction closed on Thursday, February 23, 2012.
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