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Letter to Robert Finley regarding the sale of an enslaved man named Jef

1794-02-25
Neilson, John

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Colonel John Neilson (1745-1833) writes to Robert Finley asking him about the possible purchase of an enslaved man owned by a Mr. Mattison in Princeton for the price of 90 pounds. Neilson inquires about the skills and habits of the enslaved…

Permission slip for Phillis to join the African Association

1820-01-01
Neilson, John

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Slaveholder John Neilson (1745-1833) gives permission to Phillis, an enslaved woman, to join the African Association on January 1, 1820.