Texas Appraisal of Slaves

Autograph document. Harris County, Texas, 22 February 1837. 1 page, 4to, on blue paper. Undersigned by John I Watson, W.W. Stiles, and E.W. Taylor.

A Texas appraisal of 6 named slaves in the estate of H.H. Porter. The six individuals are listed: "Hannah a woman 20 years of age and has two Children one named Mary + the other Hannah / Jack aged 45 years / Chee(?) aged 42 years / Collier a[ged] 9 [years] / Parcas girl 8 [years]", with values assigned to each, for a total of $3,350, as well as the value of the adults hired out per year.

Condition: short separations and toning at old folds.

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