Negative photostat of deed of emancipation executed by Pierre Francois Devolsay and his wife, Elizabet Coulon Devillier, at St. Louis of the Illinois, freeing a 10-year-old girl named Francoise, whom they have raised as their own child from her earliest years. Francoise will continue to live with them until she is provided for by marriage. (in French, includes translation), 1772 June 22
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Slaves and Slavery Collection is an artificial, or subject-based, collection comprising a variety of documents that have been placed in this collection over the years due to their common subject matter. Approximately half of the documents in the collection are receipts for sales of slaves, some of which were recorded in various courts. The collection also includes deeds of emancipation; personal correspondence; and broadsides offering rewards for the capture of runaway slaves.
Dates
- 1772 June 22
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Cubic Feet ( (7 folders (96 items)))
Language of Materials
French
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository