G W Hufham To David Wells Deed 31 January 1838
(Transcribed by Joan S Dunn)

Deed Book 12 Page 45

G W Hufham To David Wells

Bill of sale for Negro Eli

Know all men by these presents that I George W Hufham of the County of Duplin & State 
of North Carolina for and in consideration of eleven hundred and thirty five dollars 
in hand paid at and before the assigning of these presents the Receipt whereof is 
hereby acknowledged have sold and conveyed and by these presents do sell and convey 
to David Wells of the County of New Hanover and State aforesaid a certain Negro Boy 
Named Eli about Twenty years of age the title I George W Hufham do warrant & defend 
against all claims from my Heirs and assigns to David Wells His Heirs and assigns 
forever In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 31st day 
of January 1838
				George W Hufham

signed sealed and delivered in the presence of
James Newton

State of North Carolina Duplin County Court of please and Quarter Sessions July term 1839

The Execution of the within Bill of sale is duly proved in open court by the oath of 
James Newton the subscribing witness thereto & is ordered to be Registered
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