Auction: 320 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale and the Forest Park Collection
Lot: 1875
Slavery, Alabama. Interesting trio, all attributed to Alabama: Jan. 5, 1848 -- Judgement of Justice of the Peace, on 7 5/8 x 5 3/4 blue paper, "for Slave Bob. Keeping one Dog contrary to Law"; Oct. 15, 1857 -- slave-catcher's receipt, on 7 ¾ x 4 7/8 blue paper, for "Hunting boy Joe with dogs"; Letterhead invoice of "J. Tanenbaum & Co., Richmond, Ala. 1859…Dealers in Fancy And Staple Dry Goods, Boots & Shoes, Hats, Caps, Negro Goods. &c." Very Good-Fine. [3]
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