Deed of Emancipation of James O. Swinney's Slaves

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Title: Deed of Emancipation of James O. Swinney's Slaves
Creator: James O. Swinney
W.H. Savage
James C. Savage
Description: In this document, James O. Swinney announces that he will emancipate his slaves on January 1, 1864, "in view of the present condition of the institution of slavery." He adds that if he dies before that date, his brother-in-law, William Morrison, will be appointed as his trustee. This document was signed by Swinney and two witnesses, W.H. Savage and James C. Savage, in Howard County, Missouri, on September 4, 1863.
Date: September 4, 1863
Local Subject: African Americans
Surviving a Guerrilla War
People: James O. Swinney
W.H. Savage
James C. Savage
Geographic Subject: Howard County, Missouri
Object Type: Legal Document
Owning Organization: State Historical Society of Missouri – Kansas City
Location: Scarritt-Royster-Swinney Family Papers (K0632): f.3
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