8 x 8 1/2, in ink, on blue paper.

"Recd. of J. Adrian Snider three thousand, one hundred and fifty dollars for an undivided half interest in the following slaves viz: one negro man, Ben, of yellow complexion; one negro man, Phillip, of black complexion; one negro man, Henry, of black complexion; one negro woman, Nancy, of black complexion; one negro woman, Martha, of black complexion, and her child, named Susan, aged about two years; & one negro woman, Serena, of black complexion; all of said negroes being a portion of those belonging from this date to the plantation in Bossier Parish, state of Louisiana, called "Adelphi" owned by said J.H. Snider and myself as partners and planters under the firm of T.H. & J.A. Snider. Fillmore, La., Dec. 5th, 1854. Thornton A. Snider." Docket on the reverse, T.A. Snider, to J.A. Snider, Bill of Sale for 7 Negroes, Dec. 5th, 1854. There are 2 small archival tape repairs on the folds on the reverse. Wear in the upper edge margin. Very neatly written manuscript. Overall a very attractive 1854 Louisiana slave bill of sale which will display nicely.