Three Slave Documents Pertaining to CSA General William Mahone (1) Pre-printed document signed by Samuel W. Gregory, acknowledging receipt of $925 from William Mahone, for the purchase of a negro slave named Celey, aged about 21, 4½ x 8", Norfolk, Mar. 24, 1857. Gregory warrants the right, title, and good health of the slave. Receipt is also signed by William Hall, who owned a slave pen in Norfolk. Pre-printed slave receipts are less common than handwritten ones.
(2) James Y. Leigh, executor of the estate of George L. Upshur deceased, acknowledges receipt from William Mahone of $1,450 for "negro woman Tamar, and her three children James, Mary and Jenny, belonging to the estate…together with the future increase of the females of the said slaves….," 9¾ x 7¾", n.p., Dec. 25, 1856. William Mahone was a Confederate Major General, also a civil engineer, teacher, railroad builder, and Senator in the U.S. Congress.
(3) Manuscript "Deed of Gift," signed by (Dr.) Robert Butler, 4¾ x 7¾", Aug. 1, 1837, giving "my daughter Otelia Butler as a birthday present, her little pet Dickie…son of Caroline…." Otelia married William Mahone in 1855.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
Slavery/Black History
