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Handwritten Estate Appraisal
​1801

This 1801 handwritten is an appraisal for the estate of Daniel Haddon (or Haddox) of Nelson County. Despite not being a wealthy man, the most valuable item listed in the appraisal is a Negro woman (wench), valued at $600. It is important to note that owning other human beings was not exclusive to the affluent; this document is a stark reminder of when individuals were considered property. The appraisal places the woman alongside horse bedspreads and other household goods, highlighting the dehumanizing reality of the era.




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