Scope and Contents The folder contains the following items: Item 1: Contract for hiring a slave paying $69.75 to B. Preston for use of Henry until December 25, 1841, 1840 December 31. Person hiring is to furnish necessary clothing, blanket, and a good hat. (Signature ripped off - John McCully?)Item 2: Receipt for slave purchase, Petersburg, Virginia, 1845 December 24. Receipt of James McCully for purchase of Negro slave, named Edy and her "child" for $405.00. Seller warrants her sound...