Bill of sale for 3 slaves sold to Jacob Adler in Jonesboro for $4500, 1863-07-25. 'Received of Jacob Adler & [illegible] forty five hundred dollars being in full for the purchase of three Negro Slaves named Joe William & Friendless the right and title of said slaves I warrant and defend against the claims of all persons whatsoever, and likewise warrant them sound and healthy. As witness my hand & seal [illegible signature]'.

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