Frees her 35-year-old slave James Young. Graves frees her slave in consideration of $650. Witnesses, Lucien Carr and George Marshall. Includes statement of Lucien Carr and George Marshall, certifying this deed, recorded in the St. Louis Circuit Court by Michael S. Cerre, clerk. Title: Deed of emancipation signed Polley Graves of St. Louis, January 22, 1853 . 22 January 1853. Graves, Polley

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