Bill of sale for the coffee plantation La Criolla and its slaves, 1871 September 27
Scope and Contents
An interesting manuscript recording the bill of sale of the coffee plantation "La Criolla" and its slaves. The slaves are listed individually by name and include many children, some as young as three years old. The document is detailed, outlining the timeline for payment and including a clause for sale of the slaves if certain deadlines are not met.
Dates
- Creation: 1871 September 27
Access
The collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
This bill of sale was recorded at an interesting time in Cuba's slavery history. Though Cuba ended its participation in the slave trade in 1867, it was not until 1886 that slavery was finally abolished by royal decree.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.16 Linear Feet (2 boxes; one oversize box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased in 2016.
Processing Information
Acc #2017-0029.
Repository Details
Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository
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