Chesterfield Manumissions

I Mary Dury of Trenton in the County of Hunterdon Spinster do hereby manumit and let absolutely free my Negro Man called Bedford aged about twenty three Years and do fully remise release and quit all my Right Title Claim and Demand whatsoever of and to the said Negro so that from henceforward he shall be deemed adjudged and taken to be a free Man to all Intents & purposes at his own Disposal without any Lett Molestation or Hindrance of any Person or Persons whatsoever for ever hereafter In Witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and Seal this Sixth Day of the tenth Month called October in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred and Seventy four. Mary Dury. Sealed and Delivered In the Presence of us, Mercy Norton, Nicholas Waln.

Know all Men by these Presents that I Mary Dury of Trenton in the County of Hunterdon Spinster do hereby manumit and set absolutely free my Negro Man called James aged about forty three Years and do fully remise release and quit all my Right Title Claim and Demand whatsoever of and to the said Negro so that from henceforward he shall be deemed adjudged and taken to be a free Man to all Intents and Purposes at his own Disposal without any Lett Molestation or Hindrance of any Person or Persons whatsoever for ever hereafter In Witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and Seal this Sixth Day of the tenth Month called October in the Year of our Lord One thousand Seven hundred and Seventy four. Mary Dury. Sealed & Delivered In the Presence of us, Mary Norton, Nicholas Waln.

I Mary Newbold of the County of Burlington and Province of New Jersey do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro Woman named Bella Aged about twenty Seven years, and do Release unto the said Negro Woman Bella all my Right and Claim to her Person, and to any Estate which She may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negro Woman Bella absolutely free against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereto set my Hand and Seal this thirtieth Day of the fifth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. Mary Newbold. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Joshua Gibbs, William Satterthwaite, Joseph Drinker.

I Mary Newbold of the County of Burlington and Province of New Jersey do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro Boy named Sip when he shall arrive at the Age of twenty one Years, which will be on the thirtyfirst Day of the third Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninetytwo and do thereafter Release unto the said Negro Boy Sip all my Right and Claim to his person, and to any Estate which He may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negro Sip together with all Issue which he may hereafter have, absolutely free, against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this thirtieth Day of the fifth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. Mary Newbold. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Joshua Gibbs, William Satterthwaite, Joseph Drinker

I Joshua Bunting of the Township of Chesterfield with the County of Burlington Farmer do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro Boy named George when he shall arrive at the Age of Twenty one Years, which will be on the Tenth Day of the first Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Nine and do thereafter Release unto the said George all my Right and Claim to his Person, and to any Estate which he may acquire, hereby declaring the said George together with all Issue which he may hereafter have, absolutely free, against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this Second Day of the First Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. 1777. Joshua Bunting. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Moses Nutt, Lidia Mills, Enoch Mount [his mark]

I William Wood of the Township of Chesterfield Yeoman do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro boy named Jack when he shall arrive at the Age of Twenty One Years, which will be on the Nineteenth Day of the fourth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty nine and do thereafter Release unto the said Jack all my Right and Claim to his Person, and to any Estate which he may acquire, hereby declaring the said Jack together with all Issue which he may hereafter have, absolutely free, against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this Seventh Day of the Sixth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. Wm. Wood Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Benjn. Clarke, Saml. Allinson

I William Wood of the Township of Chesterfield Farmer do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro Boy named Cyro when he shall arrive at the Age of Twentyone Years, which will be on the first Day of the Eleventh month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Seven and do thereafter Release unto the said Cyro all my Right and Claim to his Person, and to any Estate which he may acquire, hereby declaring the said Cyro together with all Issue which he may hereafter have, absolutely free, against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this Seventh Day of the Sixth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. Wm. Wood. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Benjn. Clarke Saml. Allinson

I Cleayton Newbold of the County of Burlington in the township of Mansfield do hereby set free from Bondage A free Neagro man named Peater Aged about Thirty Years, and do Release unto the said Peater all my Right and Claim to his Person, and to any Estate which he may acquire, hereby declaring the said Peater absolutely free against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereto set my Hand and Seal this Second Day of the Seventh Month, in the Year of our Lord One thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. Cleayton Newbold. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Ricd. Way Furman, Rhoda Middleton

I Samuel Worth of the County of Middleton and Eastern Division of New Jersey do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro Man named Francis Aged about fifty Years, and do Release unto the said Negro man all my Right and Claim to his Person, and to any Estate which he may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negro Man absolutely free against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereto set my Hand and Seal this Fifth Day of the Eighth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. Samuel Worth. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Arney Olden, Benjn. Clarke

I Anthony Woodward of the Township of Upper Freehold and County of Monmouth do hereby set free from bondage, my Negro girl Dinah aged about Twenty years, and do, for myself, my executors and administrators, release unto the said Negro Dinah all my right, and all claim whatsoever as to her person, or to any estate She may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negro girl Dinah absolutely free, without any interruption from me, or any person claiming under me. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Ninth day of the Sixth month, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and Seventy Seven. Anthony Woodward Son of Wm. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Increase Woodward, Rachel Hille[?]

I Antony Woodward of the Township of Upperfreehold and county of Monmoth do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro man named Cato Aged about twenty two Years, and do Release unto the said Negro man Cato all my Right and Claim to Said Person, and to any Estate which he may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negro man Cato absolutely free against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereto set my Hand and Seal this thirtieth Day of the twelfth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. Anthony Woodward Son of Wm. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Thomas Stephens, Caleb Ogborn, Increase Woodward

I Ezekiel Clarke of the County of Middle-Sex and Eastern Division of New Jersey do hereby set free from Bondage my Mulatto Boy named Felex when he shall arrive at the Age of Twenty one Years, which will be on the first Day of the first Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Eight and do thereafter Release unto the said Mulatto Boy felex all my Right and Claim to his Person, and to any Estate which he may acquire, hereby declaring the said Mulatto Boy together with all Issue which he may hereafter have, absolutely free, against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this Sixteenth Day of the Eighth Month, in the Year of our Lord One thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. Ezekiel Clarke. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Thomas Clarke, Benjn. Clarke

I George Woodward of Chesterfield of the County of Burlington & Western Division of New Jersey do hereby set free from Bondage my mulatto Boy named Robert Cannagham when he shall arrive at the Age of Twentyone Years, which will be on the Twenty Eighth Day of the Seventh Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Six and do thereafter Release unto the said Mulatto Robert Cannagham all my Right and Claim to his Person, and to any Estate which He may acquire, hereby declaring the said Robert Cannagham together with all issue which He may hereafter have, absolutely free, against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this Nineteenth Day of the Eighth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. Geo Woodward. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Benjamin Linton, Alexander Howard, Joshua Gibbs

I Robert Emley of the county of Burlington Province of New Jersey do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro Girl named Teanah when she shall arrive at the Age of Eighteen Years, which will be on the first Day of the Eleventh Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety one and do thereafter Release unto the said Teanah all my Right and Claim to her Person, and to any Estate which She may acquire, hereby declaring the said Teanah together with all Issue which She may hereafter have, absolutely free, against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this Eleventh Day of the Twelfth Month, in the Year of our Lord One thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. Robert Emley. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Jos: Newbold, Ricd: Way Furman.

I Samuel Olden of the Township of Winsor County of Middlesex & Province of East Jersey do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro man named Richard Aged about Forty Eaight Years, and do Release unto the said Negro man all my Right and Claim to his Person, and to any Estate which he may acquire, hereby declaring the said negro man absolutely free against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereto set my Hand and Seal this Seventh Day of the Fourth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven Samuel Oldden Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Joseph Hornor, Benjn. Clarke

I Mary Newbold of the County of Burlington & Province of New Jersey do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro Girl named Dinah when She shall arrive at the Age of Eighteen Years, which will be on the thirtieth Day of the Ninth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty four and do thereafter Release unto the said Dinah all my Right and Claim to her Person, and to any Estate which She may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negro Woman Dinah together with all issue which She may hereafter have, absolutely free, against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this thirtieth Day of the fifth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. Mary Newbold. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Joshua Gibbs, William Satterthwaite, Joseph Drinker

I Mary Newbold of the County of Burlington and Province of New Jersey do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro Boy named Lott when he shall arrive at the Age of Twenty one Years, which will be on the thirtieth Day of the Seventh Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety Seven and do thereafter Release unto the said Negro Boy Lott all my right and Claim to his Person, and to any Estate which He may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negro Lott together with all Issue which he may hereafter have, absolutely free, against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this thirtieth Day of the fifth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. Mary Newbold. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Joshua Gibbs, William Satterthwaite, Joseph Drinker

I Mary Newbold of the County of Burlington & Province of New Jersey do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro Girl named Mina when She shall arrive at the Age of Eighteen Years, which will be on the thirtieth Day of the twelfth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Six and do thereafter Release unto the said Negro Mina all my Right and Claim to her Person, and to any Estate which She may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negro Mina together with all Issue which She may hereafter have, absolutely free, against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this thirtieth Day of the fifth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. Mary Newbold. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Joshua Gibbs, William Satterthwaite, Joseph Drinker

I Joseph Woodward of the Township of Chesterfield in the County of Burlington weaver do hereby let free from Bondage my Negroe boy Named Thomas when he shall arrive at the age of Twenty one years which will be on the Tenth day of the third Month in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety Six and do thereafter Release Unto the Said Thomas all my right and Claim to his Person, and to any Estate which he may acquire; hereby declaring the Said Thomas together with all Issue which he may hereafter have; absolutely free; against myself and all Persons Claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this Twenty Ninth day of the Fourth Month in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. 1777. Joseph Woodward. Sealed & Delivered In the Presence of Samuel Middleton, Nathan Middleton

I Joseph Woodward of the Township of Chesterfield in the County of Burlington weaver do hereby set free from Bondage my Negroe Girl named Margaret when She shall arrive at the Age of Eighteen Years, which will be on the Twentieth Day of the Fourth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Nine and do thereafter Release unto the said Negroe Margaret all my Right and Claim to her Person, and to any Estate which She may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negroe Margaret together with all Issue which She may hereafter have, absolutely free, against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this Twenty Ninth Day of the Fourth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. 1777. Joseph Woodward. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Samuel Middleton, Nathan Middleton

I Joseph Woodward of the Township of Chesterfield in the County of Burlington weaver do hereby set free from Bondage my Negroe boy named John when he shall arrive at the Age of twenty-one Years, which will be on the first Day of the fourth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety one and do thereafter Release unto the said Negroe John all my Right and Claim to his Person, and to any Estate which he may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negroe John together with all Issue which he may hereafter have, absolutely free, against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this twenty Ninth Day of the Fourth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. 1777. Joseph Woodward. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Samuel Middleton, Nathan Middleton

I Joseph Woodward of the Township of Chesterfield in the County of Burlington weaver to hereby set free from Bondage my Negroe woman named Hagar Aged about Thirtyfour Years, and do Release unto the said Hagar all my Right and Claim to her Person, and to any Estate which she may acquire, hereby declaring the said Hagar absolutely free against myself and Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereto set my Hand and Seal this Twenty Ninth Day of the Fourth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. 1777. Joseph Woodward. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Samuel Middleton, Nathan Middleton

I Joseph Woodward of the Township of Chesterfield in the County of Burlington weaver do hereby set free from bondage my Negroe Girl named Philis when She shall arrive at the Age of Eighteen Years, which will be on the twelvth Day of the twelvth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty two and do thereafter Release unto the said Negroe Girl all my Right and Claim to her Person, and to any Estate which She may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negroe Girl all my Right and Claim to her Person, and to any Estate which She may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negroe Girl together with all Issue which She may hereafter have, absolutely free, against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this twenty Ninth Day of the Fourth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. 1777. Joseph Woodward. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Samuel Middleton, Nathan Middleton

I Joseph Woodward of the Township of Chesterfield in the County of Burlington weaver do hereby set free from Bondage my Negroe Girl named Dinah when She shall arrive at the Age of Eighteen Years, which will be on the first Day of the Second Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Nine and do thereafter Release unto the said Negroe Dinah together with all Issue which She may hereafter have, absolutely free, against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this Twenty Ninth Day of the Fourth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. 1777. Joseph Woodward. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Samuel Middleton, Nathan Middleton

I Joseph Woodward of the Township of Chesterfield in the County of Burlington weaver do hereby set free from Bondage my Negroe boy named George when he shall arrive at the Age of Twentyone Years, which will be on the first Day of the Fourth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Nine and do thereafter Release unto the said Negroe George all my Right and Claim to his Person, and to any Estate which he may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negroe George together with all issue which he may hereafter have, absolutely free, against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this Twenty Ninth Day of the Fourth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. 1777. Joseph Woodward. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Samuel Middleton, Nathan Middleton

I Joseph Hornor of the Township of Winsor and Province of New Jersey do hereby set free from bondage my Negro Woman named Elizabeth Aged about fifty Years, and do Release unto the said Elizabeth all my Right and Claim to her person, and to any Estate which She may acquire, hereby declaring the said Elizabeth absolutely free against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereto set my Hand and Seal this Seventh Day of the fourth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. Joseph Horner. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Jos. Olden, Benjn. Clarke

I Anne Abbott of the Township Nottingham in the County of Burlington do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro Woman named Jude Aged about Twenty Three years, and do Release unto the said Jude all my Right and Claim to her Person, and to any Estate which she may acquire, hereby declaring the said Jude absolutely free against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereto set my Hand and Seal this Twentyeth Day of the Fourth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. 1777. Anne Abbott. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Jno. Abbott Junr., Thomas fleming

I Joshua Bunting of the Township of Chesterfield with County of Burlington Farmer do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro Woman named Beck Aged about Twenty Eight Years, and do Release unto the said Beck all my Right and Claim to his Person and to any Estate which she may acquire, hereby declaring the said Beck absolutely free against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereto set my Hand and Seal this Second Day of the First Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. 1777. Joshua Bunting. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Moses Nutt, Lidia Mills, Enoch Mount [his mark]

I Joshua Bunting of the Township of Chesterfield with County of Burlington Farmer do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro Man named Cato Aged about Twenty Three Years, and do Release unto the said Cato all my Right and Claim to his Person and to any Estate which he may acquire, hereby declaring the said Cato absolutely free against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereto set my Hand and Seal this Second Day of the First Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. 1777. Joshua Bunting. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Moses Nutt, Lidia Mills, Enoch Mount [his mark]

I John Abbott Juner of the Township of Nottingham in the County of Burlington do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro Woman named Hager Aged about Forty Two Years, and do Release unto the said Hager all my Right and Claim to her Person and to any Estate which She may acquire, hereby declaring the said Hager absolutely free against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereto set my Hand and Seal this Twenty Third Day of the fifth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. 1777. John Abbott Junr. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Marmaduke Abbott, Joseph Sokoley
Recorded in the 6th Page in a Book Belonging to Chesterfield monthly Meeting by John Abbott Junr Hager [Written sideways:] Chesterfield 20
I Mary Pope of the County of Burlington and Province New Jersey do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro man named Sippio Quam Aged about twenty one Years, and do Release unto the said Sippio Quam all my Right and Claim to his Person, and to any Estate which He may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negro Sippio Quam absolutely free against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereto set my Hand and Seal this thirtieth Day of the fifth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. Mary Pope. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Joshua Gibbs, Ricd: Way Furman, Joseph Drinker

I Israel Woodward of the Township of Upperfreehold & County of monmth do hereby set free from bondage, my Negro man primas aged about twenty Seven years and do, for myself, my executors and administrators, release unto the said Negro man primas all my right, and all claim whatsoever as to his person, or to any estate he may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negro man primas absolutely free, without any interruption from me, or any person claiming under me. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 30th day of the fourth month, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and Seventy Eight. Israel Woodward. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Wm: Stevenson, Saml: Wright

I John Wood Senr. of the County of Burlington in New Jersey do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro Girl named Susannah when she shall arrive at the Age of Eighteen Years, which will be on the Sixteenth Day of the Second Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety five and do thereafter Release unto the said negro girl Susannah � all my Right and Claim to her Person, and to any Estate which she may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negro Girl Susannah together with all Issue which she may hereafter have, absolutely free, against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this Sixteenth Day of the Second Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight John Wood Senor. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Samuel Sykes, Benjn. Clarke

I John Wood of the County of Burlington in New Jersey do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro woman named Delilah Hill Aged about Twenty Six Years, and do Release unto the said Delilah Hill all my Right and Claim to her Person and to any Estate which she may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negro Delilah Hill absolutely free against myself and all Person claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereto set my Hand and Seal this Sixteenth Day of the Second Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight. John Wood Senr. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Samuel Sykes, Benjn. Clarke

I John Wood Senr. Of the County of Burlington in New Jersey do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro Man named Isaac Aged about forty Years, and do Release unto the said Negro man Isaac all my Right and Claim to his Person, and to any Estate which he may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negro Man Isaac absolutely free against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereto set my Hand and Seal this Sixteenth Day of the Second Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight. John Wood Senr. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Samuel Sykes, Benjn. Clarke

I John Hedger of the Western Precinct of the County of Somerset New Jersey do hereby set free from Bondage my negro Boy named Richard when he shall arrive at the Age of Twenty One Years, which will be on the Twenty Second Day of the Twelfth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Four and do thereafter Release unto the said Negro Richard all my Right and Claim to his Person, and to any Estate which he may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negro Richard together with Issue which he may hereafter have, absolutely free, against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this Fourth Day of the Fifth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight. John Hedger. Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of John Heath, Benjn. Clarke

I John Taylor of the County of Burlington in New Jersey do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro Girl named Jude Aged about Nineteen Years, and do Release unto the said Negro Jude all my Right and Claim to her Person, and to any Estate which she may acquire, hereby declaring the said negro Jude absolutely free against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereto set my Hand and Seal this fourth Day of the eighth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy eight � 1778. Jno. Taylor. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Isaac Wright

I Isaac Reckless of the Township of Chesterfield County of Burlington do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro Girl named Sophia Aged about twenty One Years, and do Release unto the said Sophia all my Right and Claim to her Person, and to any Estate which she may acquired hereby declaring the said Sophia absolutely free against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereto set my Hand and Seal this Night Day of the Second Month in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight (1778). Isaac Reckless. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of John Reckless, Gervas Pharo

We William Clarke, John Clarke, Thomas Clarke, Matthew Clarke, Ezekiel Clarke, Sarah Clarke And Robert White, all of the County of Middlesex New Jersey do hereby set free from Bondage our Negro Woman named Susannah Aged about Thirty Years, and do Release unto the said negro Susannah all our Right and claim to her person, and to any Estate which she may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negro Susannah absolutely free against ourselves and all Persons claiming under us. In Witness whereof we have hereto set our Hands and Seals this Tenth Day of the Second Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand seven Hundred and Seventy Nine � 1779. William Clarke, Thomas Clarke, Matthew Clarke, Ezekiel Clarke, Sarah Clarke, Robert White. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Samuel Worth, Benjn. Clarke
Recorded in Page 24 of a Book Belonging to Chesterfield monthly meeting. [written sideways:] Stoney Brook 6
I Thomas Thorn of the Township of Chesterfield in New Jersey do hereby set free from Bondage my negro Boy named Phillip when he shall arrive at the Age of Twenty one Years, which will be on the Ninth Day of the third Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred and ninety and do thereafter Release unto the said negro Boy called Phillip all my Right and claim to his Person, and to any estate which he may acquire, hereby declaring the said negro Boy together with all Issue which he may hereafter have, absolutely free, against myself and all persons Claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this fifteenth Day of the fourth Month in the Year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy nine 1779. Thomas Thorn. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Benjn. Clarke, Stacy Potts

I Thomas Thorn of the Township of Chesterfield in New Jersey do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro Girl named Dorothy when she shall arrive at the Age of Eighteen Years, which will be on the Eight Day of the seventh Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and eighty Three and do thereafter Release unto the said Negro Girl called Dorothy all my Right and Claim to her Person, and to any Estate which she may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negro Girl together with all Issue which she may hereafter have, absolutely free, against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this fifteenth Day of the fourth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy nine � 1779. Thomas Thorn. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Benjn. Clarke, Stacy Potts

I Richard Potts of the township of new hanover & County of Burlington do hereby set free from bondage, my Negro Girl Named Thamer aged about twelve years, and for my self, my Executors and aministrators, release unto the said Negro Girl all my right, and all claim whatsoever as to her person or to any Estate she may acquire, hereby declareing the said negro girl absolutely free, without any interruption from me, or any person claiming under me in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this eleventh day of the first month, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and Seventy Nine 1779. Richd. Potts. Sealed and delivered in the presents of John Ellis, Wm. Stevenson

I Richard Potts of the township of new hanover & County of Burlington do hereby set free from bondage, my negro Boy Named bob aged about nine years, and do, for myself, my Executors and administrators, release unto the said Negro Boy all my right, and all claim whatsoever as to his Person or to any Estate he may acquire, hereby declaring the said negro boy Named bob absolutely free, without any interruption from me, or any person claiming under me, in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Eleventh day of the first month, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven Hundred and Seventy nine 1779. Richd. Potts Sealed & delivered in the presents of John Ellis, Wm Stevenson

I Richard Potts of the township of new hanover & County of Burlington do hereby set free from bondage, my negro Boy Named Catto aged about fifteen years, and do, for myself, my executors and administrators, release unto the said negro Cato all my right, and all claim whatsoever as to his person, or to any estate which he may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negro Boy absolutely free, without any interruption from me, or any person claiming under me. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Eleventh day of the first month, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and Seventy Nine 1779. Richd. Potts. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of John Ellis, Wm. Stevenson

I Richard Potts of the township of new hanover & County of Burlington do hereby set free from bondage my Negro boy Named Julius aged about seven years, and do for myself, my Executors 7 administrators, release unto the said Negro boy all my right, and all claim whatsoever as to his person or to any Estate he may acquire, hereby declareing the said negro boy absolutely free without any interruption from me or any person claiming under me, in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this Eleventh day of the first month, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven Hundred and Seventy Nine -- 1779. Richd. Potts. Sealed & delivered in the presents of John Ellis, Wm. Stevenson

I Richard Potts of the township of new hanover & County of Burlington do hereby set free from bondage, my boy Named Pompy aged about Seven years, and do for myself my Executors and administrators, release unto the said Negro boy all my right, and all claim whatsoever as to his Person or to any Estate he may aquire, hereby declareing the said negro Boy absolutely free without any interruption from me, or any person claiming under me in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Eleventh day of the first month, in the year of our Lord, one thousand Seven Hundred and seventy Nine -- 1779. Richd. Potts. Sealed & delivered in the presents of John Ellis, Wm. Stevenson

We Israel and mary Woodward of Uperfreehold in the County of monmouth in the Eastern Division of new jersey do hereby Set free from bondage from us or Either of us a negro woman now in our possession named Jane aged about twenty Eight years and do Release unto the said Jane all our right and Claim to her person that now is or may hereafter be Invested in us or Either of us and to any Estate which She may acquire hereby declareing the said Jane with all the Issue she may have, Absolutely free against our selves and all persons Claiming under us or Either of us and for the better secureing the liberty and freedom of said Jane, with her Issue and any Estate which may be acquired to them do further Contract and agree against our Selves or any person or persons Claiming under us or Either of us to Execute at any time or times or cause to be Executed, any further manumissions or Wrightings as the monthly meeting of friends shall think needful. In Witness hereof we have hereunto set hand and Seals this 2nd day of the 8th Mo. In the year of our Lord one thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty one 1781. Israel Woodward, Mary Woodward. Sealed and Delivered in the presents of us Wm. Stevenson, Nathan Wright

I Israel Wright of the Country of Burlington in west new Jersey do hereby set free from Bondage my negro boy named James when he shall arrive at the Age of Twenty four years, which will be in the month of June in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and ninety and do thereafter Release unto the said Negro James all my Right and Claim to his Person, and to any estate which he may acquire, hereby declaring the said James together with all Issue which he may hereafter have, absolutely free, against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this Ninth Day of the tenth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty One 1781. Israel Wright. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of The Above Erasures was before executing -- John Curtis, Jno. Taylor

Whereas Israel Wright late of Chesterfield in the County of Burlington in New jersey hath by a Manumission dated the ninth day of the Tenth Month 1781 set free from Bondage his negro Boy named James when he shall arrive at the Age of Twenty four years which will be in the Sixth Month One Thousand Seven hundred Ninety And I Benjaman Gibbs of Chesterfield aforesaid having purchased of said Israel Wrights Executor the said James and being desirous that strict Justice be done him Do hereby Release unto the said James all my Right & Claim to his person and to any Estate he may acquire after he arrives at the Age of Twenty One years which will be in the Sixth month in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred Eighty Seven hereby declaring the said James thereafter Absolutely free against my self & all persons claiming under me In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this Seventienth of the Seventh Month in the year of our lord one thousand seven hundred & eighty Two. Benjamin Gibbs. Witness Frettwell Wright, Isaac Hornor
Recorded in page 28 in Book belonging to Friends of Chesterfield & Springfield monthly meetings, by Jos. Bullock
Whereas Israel Wright late of Chesterfield in the County of Burlington in New Jersey hath by a Manumission dated the Ninth day of the Tenth Month 1781 set free from Bondage his Negro Boy Named Samuel when he shall arrive at the age of Twenty Four years which will be in the Fourth Month 1792. And I Benjaman Gibbs of Chesterfield aforesaid having purchased of Israel Wrights Executors the said Samuel & being desirous that strict Justice be done him Do hereby release unto the said Samuel all my right & clame to his person & to any Estate which he may acquire after he arrives to the Age of Twenty one years which will be in the Fourth Month in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred & Eighty Nine hereby declaring the said Samuel thereafter Absolutely Free against myself and all persons claiming under me In Witness whereof I have herunto set my hand & seal this Seventienth of the Seventh Month in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred & Eighty Two . Benjamin Gibbs. Witness Frettwell Wright, Isaac Hornor

I Samuel Emley of New Hannover in the County of Burlington in New jersey do hereby Set free from Bondage my two young Negroes when they shall arrive to the Age of Twenty one and Eighteen Years the Boys Name being Sam and will be free at nineteen Years and Nine Months from this Date and the Girl whose Name is Lucrecy Will be free at Ten Years and Seven Months from this Date and I Do their after Release Unto the Said two negroes all my Right and Claim to their persons and to any Estate Which they may Together with all their Issue which they may hereafter leave Absolutely free against my Self and all persons Claiming Under Me In Witness Whereas I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this Thirtyfirst Day of the Seventh month in the Year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred and Eighty Two. Samuel Emley. Sign'd Seal'd and Delivered in the Presence of John Bullock, Sarah Bullock

I Samuel Downing of Trenton in the County of Hunterdon and State of New Jersey do hereby Manumitt and set absolutely free my negro named Jack when he shall arrive to the age of twenty six years being now about the age of eighteen Years the five years after he arives to the age of Twenty one being for and in Consideration of his being Taught the Trade art and Mistery of Sythe Making and I do by these presents fully clear and absolutely remise release and quit all Claim Right Title Interest or Demand whatsoever of and to the said negro after the expiration of the said Time so that from thence forward he the said Negro called Jack shall be deemed adjudged and taken to be absolutely free and at this own disposal to All intents & purposes and all property which he may Acquire after the Age of twenty six years as aforesaid shall be absolutely his own free from any Claim or Demand whatsoever from me any Heirs Executors Administrators or any other person forever thereafter in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Sixth Day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty two 1782. Samuel Downing. Sealed & Delivered in the Presence of Margaretta Potts, Stacy Potts
Another Manumition was Executing seting said Negro free at 21 Years of Age now in Joseph Bullocks hand, to be Recorded 1787. [Written upside-down:] Manumission Saml. Downing's Negro Jack. Trenton 3
I Sarah Allen of the County of Burlington do hereby set free from Bondage my negro Woman named Margaret Aged about 42 Years, and do Release unto the said negro Margaret all my Right and Claim to her Person, and to any Estate which she may acquire, hereby declaring the said Margaret absolutely free against myself and all persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereto set my Hand and Seal this sixth Day of the fourth month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and 83. Sarah Allen. Sealed and delivered in the presence of Isaac D. Cow

I James Bunting of the county of Burlington and State of New jersey do hereby set free from Bondage my Molatto Slave named Queris Dosset when he shall arrive at the Age of Twenty one Years, which will be on the First Day of the Fifth Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and ninty Seven and do thereafter Release unto the said Molatto Queris Dosset all my Right and Claim to his Person, and to any Estate which he may may acquire, hereby declaring the said Queris Dosset together with all issue which he may hereafter have, absolutely free, against myself and all Persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this Second Day of the Eleventh Month in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Six 1786. James Bunting. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Robert Middleton, John Wright

I Joseph Tallman of the County of Burlington in the State of New Jersey do hereby set free from Bondage my Negro man named James Aged about fifty six Years, and do Release unto the said Negro James all my Right and Claim to his Person, and to any Estate which he may acquire, hereby declaring the said Negro James absolutely free against myself and all Persons claim under me. In Witness whereof I have hereto set my Hand and Seal this First Day of the Eleventh Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Six -- 1986. Joseph Talman. Sealed and delivered in the Presence of William Stevenson, Cleayton Newbold

I Elisabeth Evilman of the Township of Uperfreehold and County of Monmouth Do hereby Set free from Bondage my negro Woman Named Ellen about Twenty Six Years of Age and I do hereafter for Ever Release and Give unto her the said Ellin All my Right, Title, Claim, and Demand, unto her Person, and any Estate which she may hereafter Acquire, Declairing her, with all Issue which she may hereafter have Absolutely free, against my self and all persons claiming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand, and Seal this Eight Day of the Second Month in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Seven. 1787. Eliz. Evelman. Signed Sealled And Delivered in the Presence of us -- Aaron Ivins, Joseph Bridgeway, Benjn. Linton

I Joseph Tallman of the Township of Mansfield & County of Burlington do hereby set free from Bondage my negro Girl named Rosannah when she shall have attaaind the age of Eighteen Years which will commence on the first day of the Eight month 1793 Jeremiah when he shall have attaind the Age of Twenty one which will commence on 25th of the seventh month 1799 Samuel when He shall have attain'd the Age of Twentyone which will commence on the 10th of the seventh month 1801 Anthony when he shall have attain�d the Age of Twenty one which will commence on the 15th of the 7th month 1803 as also Esther whe she shall have attaind the age of Eighteen which will commence on the 28th of the seventh month 1801 And do thereafter release unto the said negroes all my Right and Claim to their persons and to any Estate which they may acquire hereby declaring the said negroes to be free together with all Issue which they may hereafter have, absolutely Free against myself & all Persons claiming under me in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this 28th day of the Seventh month in One Year of our Lord One thousand seven Hundred and Eightynine -- 1789. Joseph Talman. Sealed and deliv'd in the presence of Nathan Robbins, Barzillai Furman

I John English of the Township of Mansfield in the County of Burlington & State of Newjersey -- do hereby relinquish all my right and set free from bondage so far as I have any clame Three Negro children named Ann, Minites and Aaron, The Girl when she shall arive to the age of Eighteen years, thee Boys when they shall arive to the age of Twentyone years, and do thereafter releas unto the said Negros all my wright and Clame to their Persons and to any Estate which they may acquire hereby Declaring the said negros, Ann, Minites and Aaron together with all Issue which they may hereafter have. Absolutely free against myself and all Persons Claiming under me. In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this Seventeenth day of the Eighth month in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety six 1796. Joseph English Junr. Seal'd and Deliver'd in the presents of Barzillai Furman, Wm. Black

Joseph English of the Township of Mansfield in the County of Burlington & State of Newjersey -- do hereby relinquish all my right and set free from bondage so far as I have any clame three Negro children named Ann, Minites and Aaron the Girl when she shall arrive to the age of Eighteen years The Boys when they shall arrive to the age of Twenty one years and do thereafter releas unto the said negros all my wright and clame to their persons and to any Estate which they may acquire hereby declareing the said Negros Ann, Minites and Aaron together with all Issue which they may hereafter have, absolutely free against myself and all Persons claming under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this Seventeenth day of the Eighth month one thousand seven hundred and ninety six 1796. Joseph English Junr. Seal'd & Deliver'd in the presents of Barzillai Furman, Wm. Black
Manumition of Joseph English [written upside-down:] Recorded in Meetings Book page 37
The Committee Appointed by the Monthly Meeting to Treat with such of our Members As hold Negroes in Bondage to Convince them if Possible of the Unrightiousness thereof report as follows, That we have Spent much Labour therein and many have Discharged them by proper Instruments Executed from Under hand and Seal, Yet Sorrowfull it is that some who make profession with us Refuse to comply with the Advice of their Friends by Coninueing to hold them as Slaves, And as we think there is no prospect of our further labour being Usefull to them we are willing to give up their names in Order that the Monthly Meeting may proceed therein as best Wisdom may Direct, And as we think there are some Complicated Cases Attended with Various Circumstances which Renders them Intricate we think they might well be Represented to the Committee of the Quarter as Difficult Cases, all which we Submit to the Consideration And Determination of the Meeting. Signed by order and on behalf of all the Committee Preasent by Benjn. Clarke

The Committee Appointed by the Monthly Meeting to Advise and Assist those Negroes and their Children who have been Restored to Freedom Particularly in the Instruction of the Christian Religion and the Pious Education of their Offspring have attended to that Service, and visited all such within the Compas of this Monthly Meeting and advised them therein as way opened, And we find there are but few of those People who attend our Meetings having but little Savor of True Religion. they are generally Ignorant as to Reading and Writing, both old and Young Yet we hope there is an Increasing care Among friends to advice and Encourage such of our members who have the care of their Young ones to be more attentive towards them in these Necessary Points, and that on all Occasions we Shew forth A Christian & Benevolent Spirit towards them. Sign'd on behalf of all the Committee Present by Benjn. Clarke

Whereas William Dury late of Barbados by his Last Will among other things did desire a certain Negro Woman named Cornelia with her Issue and Increase unto his Daughter Mary Dury during Life and on her Death gave the same to others of his Family under which Devise over We Israel Morris and Nicholas Waln in Right of Sarah my Wife have a Claim to the Issue of the said Cornelia And whereas there are now living four Negroes to wit Bristol Lucy and her two Children Eloisina & Charlotte descended from the said Cornelia to whom the said Mary Dury hath released her Right Now we do hereby confirm the said Release or Manumission and do also grant and release all our Right Claim & Demand of in and to the said Negroes and do hereby declare them free from all Claim under us or either of us In Wilmess whereof we have hereunto set our Hands and Seals this twenty first day of the twelfth Month December in the year of our Lord One thousand Seven hundred and Eighty two. Israel Morris, Nicholas Waln. Sealed & Delivered in the presence of us, Daniel Boulongue[?] Samuel Downing

Anthony Woodward Son of Wilm. two N. Men late 22 + Robert Emley, One N. Girl Teanah Girl 7 + William Wood: One N. Boy Cyro 14 + William Wood: one N. Boy Jack 11 + William Wood One N. Woman Catharine 50 + Jos: Woodward One N. Boy John 10 + Jos: Woodward One N. Boy Thomas 15 + Jos: Horner One N. Woman Elizabeth 50 + Ann Reckless One N. Woman Dinah 32 + Ann Reckless One N. Man Robin 30 + John Abbott Junr. One N. Woman Hager 42 + Samuel Olden One N. Man Richard 48 + Clayton Newbold One N. Man Peator 30 + Ann Abbott One N. Woman Jude 23 + Joseph Woodward One N. Girl Dinah 19 + Joseph Woodward N. Girl Lucy 6 + Joseph Woodward N. Girl Philis 16 + Joseph Woodward N. Woman Hagar 34 + Joseph Woodward N. Girl Margaret 9 + Joseph Woodward Boy George 21 + Samuel Worth One Man Francis 50 + Anthy Woodward son of Wilm. Girl Dinah 20 + Mary Pope One N. Man Shippin Quam 21 + George Woodward Mulatto Boy Robert 15 + Mary Newbold N. Boy Sip 9 + Mary Newbold N. Girl Dinah 14 + Mary Newbold N. Women Bella 27 + Mary Newbold N. Girl Mina 12 + Mary Newbold N. boy Lott 21 + Ezekiel Clark mulatto boy felex 13 + John Wood Junr. Woman Delilah Still 26 + John Wood Junr. man Juane 40 + John Woodr. N Girl Susannah 3+ Joshua Bunting One N. man late 33 years + Joshua Bunting One Boy George 11 + Joshua Bunting One Woman Beck 27 +

We Thomas Taylor, and Charlotte Taylor, wife of said Thomas Taylor, & Sarah Chapman, Sister to said Charlotte Taylor; All of the township of Chesterfield, in the County of Burlington, and State of New Jersey, do hereby set free from Bondage our Mulatto Boy, Named Sam When he shall arrive at the Age of Twenty One Years, which will be on the thirteenth Day of the Third Month, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand, Seven Hundred, and Ninety two, And do thereafter, Release unto the said Mulatto Boy Sam all our right, and claim to his person, and to any Estate which he may Acquire, hereby declaring the said Mulatto Boy, together with all Issue which he may hereafter have, Absolutely free, against ourselves, And all persons claiming under us, or any of us; In Witness Whereof, we have hereunto set our hands, and Seals, dated the Seventeenth Day, of the fifth Month, in the Year of our Lord, One thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety One - - 1791. Thos. Taylor, Charlotte Taylor, Sarah Chapman Senr. Signed, Sealed, and delivered, in the presence of Isaac Field, Hannah Linton, Joseph Skirm

Manumission of Samuel Worths Negroman man Named Frances is let into to the hands of Thomas Potter for some Purpose. 9th 2d Mo. 1803.
List of the Names of Such Friends As Refuse to Comply With the Advice of the Yearly Meeting Respecting the Manumitting their Negroes. Chesterfield; Upperfreehold, Apollo Woodward, Thomas Firman; Mansfield, Joseph Talman, Deborah Pennock; Bordentown, Thomas Watson; Trentown, Achsah Lambert, Josiah Appleton
Report Concerning Negroes [upside-down:] Delinquents
Isaac Reckless Female 1 Named Sophie aged 21 Years, left in York, he says Negroes Manamitted. Chesterfield. Joseph Woodward Males 3. John at the Age of 10 Years, Thomas at 15, George 21; Joseph Woodward Female 5. Hager 34, Dinah 19, Philis 16, Margaret 9, Lucy 6 Years; George Woodward Male 1. molatto Boy 15 Years Robert; Ann Reckless Male 1. Named Robin age 30; Ann Reckless Female 1 Named Dinah age 32; Joshua Bunting Males 2 Cato 33 Years of age, George aged 11 years; Joshua Bunting Female 1 Named Beck aged 28; Thomas Thorn males 1 Philip Aged 11 Years; Thomas Thorn Female 1 Named Dorithy Aged 14 years; John Taylor Female 1 Named Jude aged 19 years; Ann Abbott Female 1 Named Jude aged 23 years; John Abbot Female 1 Named Hagar aged 22 Years. [Total:] 20. Upperfreehold. Anthony Woodward Male 1 Named Cato aged 22; Anthony Woodward Female 1 Named Dinah aged 20; Israel Woodward male 1 Named Prince aged 27; Richard Potts males 4 Cato 15 y. Bob 9 y. Julis 7 y. & Pompy 7 Years; Richard Potts Female 1 Named Thamer aged 12 years. [Total:] 8. Springfield. Clayton Newbold Male 1 Named Peter aged 30 years; Robert Emley Female 1 Named Teanah aged 7 years; William Wood Males 2 Cyro 14 y., Jack 11 years of age; William Wood Female 1 Catharene aged 50 years; John Wood Senr. Male 1 Named Isaack aged 40 years; John Wood Senr. Female 2 Delilah Still aged 26 years, Susannah aged 3 years. [Total:] 8. Mansfield. Mary Pope Male 1 Named Shippio Quam aged 21 years; Mary Newbold Male 3 Lott 21 Years, Sip 9 Years, Thomas 20 Years; Mary Newbold Female 3 Billa 27 Years, Dinah 14 years, Mina 12 years. [Total:] 7. Stoney Brook. Joseph Horner Female 1 Named Elizabeth aged 50 years; Samuel Worth male 1 Named Francis aged 50 years; Samuel Olden male 1 Named Richard aged 48 years; Ezekial Clerk Male 1 Named Felex aged 13 years molatto; John Hager male 1 Named Richard aged 16 years; Sundry of the Clarks 1 Female Named Susanah aged 30 years. [Total:] 6.
Chesterfield 19; Uperfreehold 8; Springfield 8; Mansfield 7; Stoney Brook 6; [Subtotal:] 48; Trenton 3; Robinses 1; [Total:] 52. [Written upside-down:] Chesterfield 21
Wee of the Committee that Were Appointed Some time past to Treat With those that have Baucked our Religious Testimony Against War, holding of Slaves, and to Collectt the Sufferings of friends, Do Agree to Report, that we have Several times meet and Endeavoured to have Discharged our trust, as far as Wee think Nessary, Except a few Cases Which we think may be Left to the Overseers with Respect to the Negroes and those that have baucked the testimony; therefore we Request to be Releast from the Above Servises; Signed in behalf of the Committee Present by Isaiah Robins.
The Committee Appointed to Collect the Sufferings of Friends and treat with those who have baulked over the Testimony Report that they have several times met and endeavored to discharge their trust as far as they thought necessary except a few instances which they think may be left to the overseers with Respect to those who have baulked the Testimony and produced an Acct. of the Sufferings of a few friends which Wm. Levenson is desired to transcribe & forward to the 2d Meeting & they Request to be Released from the Above Servises which Request this Meeting Complies with. [Below:] Report baulked Testimony & Slaves
a Report from the Committee that were appointed to treat With those that have baucked the Testimony
We of the Committee appointed by the monthly meeting to advise and assist such Negroes who have been Restored to liberty; Respecting their Spiritual and Temporal welfare, have Visited most of them within the Compass of this Meeting they appeard to receive our Visit kindly, some few among them could Read, but were generally Ignorant in that Respect. Signed in behalf of the Committee by Benjamin Linton

SADSBURY MONTHLY MEETING, 5th of 1st month, 1848. The subject of Slavery being introduced into this Meeting, and claiming the weighty and deliberate consideration thereof, a joint committee of men and women Friends were appointed to confer, or correspond, with other Monthly Meetings, as way may open, with a hope that we may thereby be instrumental in encouraging the members of our Society, to be faithful in the discharge of their duties in relation to our testimony against the sin of Slavery ;--To which service the following Friends were appointed, to wit: James Jackson, Lindley Coates, Deborah Coates, Hannah Dingee, Thomas Whitson, Martha Whitson, Elizabeth Webster, Moses Whitson, Lydia P. Brinton, William L. Rakestraw, Sarah Pownall, and Jesse Webster. (Extracted from the Minutes. WILLIAM L. RAKESTRAW, RACHEL LUKENS, Clerks. The Committee after conferring together on the subject of their appointment were united in issuing the following address: DEAR FRIENDS: In the freedom, and we trust, in the love of the truth, we feel constrained to invite you to join with us in the inquiry, how far the testimony of our Society against Slavery has been of that vital, progressive character that always produces an influence in the community at large, seeing that the evil has been steadily increasing. In view of the distressing state of things as they exist in this country, we would take counsel with you in relation to our duties in this important matter; remembering that in olden time, "They that feared the Lord spake often one to another, and that a book of remembrance was written." We have been jealous for us as a society, lest we have been content to live upon the labors of others, forgetting that it is in the "sweat of our face" that we are to eat bread. It was not that we might rest at ease in our "sealed houses" that our predecessors toiled and suffered. It appears to us that we are solemnly called upon, not to rest with having cleared our own skirts of that great evil, but to be faithfiul in progressing with the work; thus each generation fulfilling the mission whereunto they are called; seeing "the harvest still remains to be great, and the faithful laborers few." We believe that the spirit of our righteous testimonies, faithfully carried out, would lead to the enquiry, how far we are partakers in other men's sins, by the free use of the produce of the unrequited toil of the slave; and whether we are not "striking hands with the oppressor," when we lend our support to a government that sanctions and perpetuates his wrongs. Our purity is always endangered amidst moral corruption; dwelling, as we have been under the blighting influence of this great injustice, our moral vision has been measurably obscured, our sensibilities blunted, and our prejudices increased; so that we do not see the depth of the enormity of this wickedness, but to some extent, with the Priest and Levite, pass by our fellow beings who have fallen amongst thieves, and whose blood, and sweat, and tears are calling to us from the ground, to arise in the might of the great principle of truth, and labor for the immediate and unconditional overthrow of this system. The efforts now making, as we believe, for its extension in the horrors and atrocities of the Mexican War, call renewedly upon us to examine the ground on which we stand. We claim to be an Anti-slavery Society;--are we not resting satisfied with a name to live? "Let us strengthen the things that remain that are ready to die;" believing the more reputedly good men are, the more dangerous to human progress do they become, when by their silence, or otherwise, they sanction that which is evil. We believe a responsibility therefore rests on us to enter into an individual examination, how far "we are guilty concerning our brother in that we see the anguish of his soul and will not hear him;" and how far our conduct towards him has been governed by that test of action, "Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them." JAMES JACKSON, LINDLEY COATES, DEBORAH COATES, HANNAH DINGEE, THOMAS WHITSON, MARTHA WHITSON, ELIZABETH WEBSTER, MOSES WHITSON, LYDIA P. BRINTON, WM. L. RAKESTRAW, SARAH POWNALL, JESSE WEBSTER,