April 12, 2024
1857 Note Permission by Slave Owner for Colored Man To Marry Colored Woman
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1857 Note Permission by Slave Owner for Colored Man To Marry Colored WomanThese documents are from the estate of one of Maryland's early families that settled in this state in the late 1600s, the Simpson family. They first settled in the Anne Arundel county area and later spread to Baltimore and Frederick counties all in Maryland. The family were very successful merchants and business leaders of the era. Included in this families lineage is a link to Wallis Simpson who would become Duchess of Windsor was an American socialite. Her third husband, Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, formerly King Edward VIII, abdicated his throne to marry her. As in the past being part of that society they were slave owners. HOWEVER, as you review the documents that will be offered they reflect a different perception of the slaves they owned. Unlike many from this era, this family treated their slaves with more respect and kindness then others. These are very uncommon documents because of their early dates. Offered is an original document measuring approx. 8 x 3 1/4 dated Jan. 4th 1854 Penned on period era paper in typical bold ink. Very good condition with normal folds, easily readable. MY COLORED MAN NELSON MADE APPLICATION TO ME FOR LEAVE FOR HIM TO MARRY MR. NORRIS'S COLORED WOMAN RACHEL--I HAVE NO OBJECTION PROVIDED IT CONCURS WITH MR. NORRIS AND
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