Beschreibung:

1p., 6 x 7.75", 17 Oct 1767, Salisbury, Ronan County, North Carolina. This document is a judgement against one William Napiry for debts amounting to 12 pounds 10 shillings and court costs of 1 pound 15 shillings. The sheriff is authorized to seize property, then slaves, then real estate and dwellings until that amount is reached. This clearly shows that slaves are property, but in a separate category from other possessions. Condition:Moderate to heavy toning, usual folds with partial separations along same, dampstain along folds, also. Some minor paper loss at top margin and along bottom of folds, but none impact text. Presently matted and framed under glass, but not laid down. Not removed from frame for examination of verso.