8 x 13, manuscript in ink.

New Orleans, April 13, 1846. Received from M.B. Sellers, Esq., of Lake Providence, Louisiana, the sum of One Thousand, One hundred & Seventy five Dollars, for two certain negro Boys- to wit- Jim, aged about Sixteen years and priced at $562. 1/2, whose color is Black- and Jim, a dark mulatto, aged about Seventeen years and priced at $612. 1/2- which negroes I warrant Slaves for life. Sound in body and mind, and the title good against all claims whatsoever, and I further guarantee them free from all the vices & maladies prescribed by Law. James A. McHatton.The document also bears the signatures of two witnesses. Docket on the reverse, Sale of Slaves from James A. McHatton, To M.B. Sellers, April 13, 1846. The paper shows some light age toning with typical folds visible. Bold and neatly written manuscript. An excellent 1846 Louisiana slave bill of sale which is perfect for display as it contains all of the pertinent information you would look for in such a document. Very desirable example.