George B McKinstry to Stephen F Austin, 11-25-1836
Summary: Bill of Sale of a negro
Be it Known. That in consideration of the Sum of twelve hundred
dollars to me in hand paid the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, I
have this day sold to Stephen F. Austin a certain Negro Man named Simon,
of a dark complexion aged about twenty seven years I warrant the health
as well the title to said Negro against the claim or claims of any person
whatever, In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand in the Town of
Columbia this
Witness Barnard E Bee