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Louis De Blanc manumission for enslaved woman
Natchitoches. Certified copy of manumission of an enslaved woman belonging to Jean B. Grappe.
William Garnett deed of emancipation
Photocopy of a deed of emancipation: "Whereas I William Garnett of Glasgow, Kentucky, am the owner of the eight negro slaves following... being desirous of availing myself of the privilege allowed me by the laws of Kentucky - and believing that slavery is wrong in principle and practice. And productive of great evils to both Master and Slave. Therefore do
William H. Ross papers
Corporal, 40th Illinois Infantry.