Last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Christian, August 23, 1788
Item
Title
Last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Christian, August 23, 1788
Description
The last will and testament of Elizabeth Christian, dated August 23rd, 1788. Elizabeth names the people she enslaved - Dorson, Isaac, Kate, and Bill - and who will continue to enslave them upon her death.
Source
Manuscript Collection, Bullitt Family Papers, The Filson Historical Society
Publisher
The Filson Historical Society, Special Collections
Date
Contributor
Johansen, Emma
Format
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Type
Identifier
Mss_A_B937c-0403_001
Collection
Citation
“Last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Christian, August 23, 1788,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed March 12, 2026, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/4583.
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