This article of agreement manumits Charles, a boy that was enslaved by John Darling. This agreement states that Charles, who was seventeen, would be released from enslavement when he reaches twenty-six years old. Dated August 8th, 1809.
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Article of Agreement for the Manumission of Charles from John Darling, 1809
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