Lot 1108
1863 Confederate compensation case documents (3), comprising 1863 (Nov.) manuscript Court "Extracts, Mary Ryson, Proof on Claim for slave lost in the public service" in the case of a slave who was impressed by the State of South Carolina to work on the fortifications of James Island off Charleston, subsequently became ill and died, being sworn testimony before the Magistrate by the owner (plaintiff), witness, Commissioner of Roads, and appraiser for slaves (value $3000), 1863 printed "Auditor's Warrant" from Columbia, South Carolina authorizing $1800 compensation for a slave, and 1863 (Dec. 17) printed receipt from Columbia, South Carolina for payment of $1500 "for compensation of a slave lost by reason of the employment of the said slave by the authorities of the Confederate Government upon the military fortifications in this State", fine condition for these.
Estimate 200 - 300
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| Realized $250 |
