January 7, 1854. Receipt for a Slave Named Susannah. Very Fine.

January 7, 1854. Receipt for a Slave Named Susannah. Very Fine.，7 3/4 inches x 4 1/4 inches. This is a significant, intriguing and also unfortunate item from the pre-Civil War era of the United States. It is a receipt for the acquisition of a slave woman named Susannah by one Louisa A. Gamble dated January 7, 1854. The exact text of the receipt reads:<p><em>"I hereby acknowledge that I have this day received of Wm. Fluken and A.M. Creagh Executors of Milton Ford decd a certain negro woman named Susannah valued at five dollars bequeathed [sic] to me by the last Will and Testament of said Milton Ford which amount I am to account to the said Executors for on a final settlement I do hereby release and acquit the said Executors of said bequethe [sic] of the woman named Susan January the 7th, 1854 [signed] Louisa A Gamble"</em><p>An additional notation on the back of the receipt reads: "Louisa A Gamble / receipt for / Susan valued / at $5.00." The paper on which this receipt is written has been folded in half horizontally just above center, the edges a bit frayed, yet fully intact with no tears or pieces missing. Light to moderate foxing is noted for accuracy, but all in all the paper is preserved exceptionally well given its age.，From Early American Numismatics sale of May 13, 1995, lot 337.，