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<p>Thomas Nelson, Jr. , York County [Virginia] Merchant, affidavit for the sale of a negro slave, Frank [11 years old],  to John Carter, Williamsburg [Virginia].  Witnessed by George Riddell and [illegible].  June 15, 1774.</p>  </scopecontent>
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    <subject source="local">Slavery--Virginia--18th century</subject>
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