25th November 1833 _

Rec’d of Judieth Daniel Three hundred Dollars _ in full payment for Two negros (to wit) Rhody & Amos _ to which payment & truly is now paid by the Said Judieth Daniel to the under sinrder[?] James A. Barnes do warrant and for ever defend the right tittle & of said negros to the sd. Judith Daniel her heirs &c. In witness whereoff I have set my hand & Seal the day & date above mentioned James A. Barnes    Test Bryan Barnes

Edgecombe County    November Court 1833 _ The foregoing Bill of Sale was exhibited in open Court and acknowledged by James A. Barnes the Grantor _ ordered to be recorded. Test  Mich’l Hearn C.C.

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In November 1833, Judith Bryant Daniel purchased two enslaved people, Rhoda and Amos, from James A. Barnes for $300. Interestingly — coincidentally? — Barnes’ 1848 will includes a Rhoda and an Amos.

Deed book 22, page 13, Edgecombe County Register of Deeds Office, Tarboro, North Carolina.