From the family bible of John Linton Slay (1833-1902), and wife, Permelia Ann Puckett Slay, of Clarke County, Mississippi
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April the 1st, 1865
According to a Proclimation issued by President Lincoln, the following Negro Slaves owned by me was set free, to wit
Ann 36 years of age
Lucy 20 "
Rachel 20 "
Sarah 14 "
Mary 14 "
Law 12 "
Franey 7 "
Saley 5 "
John 2 "
Lewis 2 "
Witness my hand and seal this this April the 1st 1865
attest
P. A. Slay J. L. Slay
