Paid In Full: Sepia Souls

Almost 161 years ago, this copy of receipt was written in reference to the purchase of a slave named Davy.  The exact date as shown is September 28, 1850.  Sold by a Virginia resident to a Florida resident for the amount of $765.00.

Slavery remains an undeniable stain on the fabric of the red, white, and blue. 

Photograph of a receipt for the purchase of a slave named Davy, a photo by State Library and Archives of Florida on Flickr.