1838 Jesuit slave sale
On June 19, 1838, the Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus agreed to sell 272 slaves to two Louisiana planters, Henry Johnson and Jesse Batey, for $115,000. Wikipedia
Location: Ascension Parish and Cecil County
Start date: June 19, 1838
Date: June 19, 1838 (first agreement); November 1838 (delivery)
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