Source: TSL&A Microfilm, Will Book 1
Received 17th of December 1790 of Elmore Douglass of this County of Sumner and Territory of
the United States South of the River Ohio a valuable consideration for three negroes which I
have bargained and sold and delivered to the said Elmore Douglass to wit one yellow(?) named
Rufu_d about eighteen or twenty years of age, one wench named Poll about fifteen years of ago -
one other wench named __ about _ years of age, which three negroes I do for myself, my heirs,
my Executors, administrators I warrant to be healthy, sound and sensible and I do further warrant
and forever defend the said negroes to the aforesaid Douglass his heirs and _ the lawful claim or
claims of any other person or persons whatsoever lawfully claiming the same. Witness I have
hereunto set my hand and seal, this day and year above written
John Dawson (seal)
Witnesses
Edward Douglass
Jno H____
Thomas Chitman