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Bill of Sale for Mary Afferline, between Isaac Winston and L. G. Ligen

Finding Aid & Inventory

This collection is a single bill of sale between Isaac Winston and L.G. Ligen over the purchase of Mary Afferline, an enslaved woman of unknown age, for $313. The bill is dated July 1832 and the sale occurred in Franklin County, North Carolina.

Biographical and Historical Note

Isaac Winston was likely a resident of Franklin County, North Carolina. Aside from names, no information is provided about L. G. Ligen or Mary Afferline.

Collection Overview

This collection is comprised of one bill of sale between Isaac Winston and L.G. Ligen for the sale of an enslaved woman named Mary Afferline for $313. The bill is dated July 1832 and the sale occurred in Franklin County, North Carolina.

This collection contains materials related to a woman's enslavement. Proceed with care.

Summary Information

Repository
Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives
Title
Bill of Sale for Mary Afferline, between Isaac Winston and L. G. Ligen
ID
MS7
Date
1832 July
Extent
0.21 Linear Feet  1 half-document box
Mixed Materials [box]
1
Container
1

Administrative Information

Publication Information
Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives
Revision Description
 Updated by Stephanie Bennett, Stephanie Bennett 2016, 2020
Conditions Governing Access Note
This collection is open for use. 
Copyright Notice
The nature of the WFU Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The Archives and Special Collections of ZSR Library claims only physical ownership of most materials. The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to the U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. 
Preferred Citation Note
Bill of Sale for Mary Afferline, between Isaac Winston and L. G. Ligen (MS7), Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA. 

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