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Booker T. Washington National Monument
Burroughs Inventory
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In 1861, James Burroughs died from lung disease. After his death an inventory was taken of all his belongings. Below is the section where his slaves were counted and valued.
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1 Negro Man (Monroe)
1 Negro Woman (Sophia)
1 Negro Woman (Jane)
1 Negro Man (Lee)
1 Negro Boy (Green)
1 Negro Girl (Mary Jane)
1 Negro Girl (Sally)
1 Negro Boy (John)
1 Negro Boy (Booker)
1 Negro Girl (Amanda)
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700.00
530.00
400.00
200.00
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Did You Know?
As General Lee left the McLean House, following the meeting, “one of our bands, near by, through the generous impulse of the moment, struck up the appropriate air of Auld Lang Syne.” History of the 198th Pennsylvania Volunteers. * Original instrument exhibited at Appomattox Court House NHP.
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Last Updated: August 11, 2006 at 14:06 EST |
