1855 Slave Bill of Sale: Received of Thomas Johnson one thousand dollars in full for a negro Boy named Milton about eighteen years old a slave for life. I warrant him to be sound in body and mind and I guarantee the right and title to said Johnson against the claim of all other persons given under my hand and seal this 27th Nov 1855. P.B. Cobb. In separate hand, “Acknged 17 November 1855.” $150.