1799 - Reagan to James - Washington Co, VA

1799 - Reagan to James - Washington Co, VA

08/20/1799

1

$100

Know all men by these presents that I, Nicholas Reagan, of
the county of Washington in the State of Virginia, for and in [consideration?]
of the sum of one hundred dollars current money to me in hand
paid by William King of the county aforesaid, doth [manumit?]
and emancipate my negro man slave James, pursuant to
the Act of the Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia in
such cases made and provided.
This Instrument is intended by me to liberate from
Slavery, and to make free the said James from the
20th day of August 1799 (nine) and from thence forward
forever. Witness my hand and seal this 20th day of
August 1799.
Reagan (L.S.)
Sealed and delivered in presence of
Ch's F. Carson
Jas. Logan
Gerard T. Conns[?]

At a Court held for Washington County the 20th
day of August 1799
This Instrument from Nicholas Reagan
emancipating his negro man James was acknowledged
in court by the said Nicholas Reagan and ordered
to be recorded.
Teste Andw Russell D.C.

WB 2:213

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