Manumission Negro Jack From James Sykes

This is to certify that I do manumit and forever set free my man Jack, known by the distinction, of House Jack. Witness my hand and seal this ninth day of November Anno 1807. James Sykes {seal}

Test G W Sykes

Kent County Ss: I do certify that the above Manumition was Acknowledged by Doct. James Sykes before me, Given under my hand and Seal at Dover the Ninth day of December 1807. John Lowber

A True Copy Recorded and Compared with the Original this ninth day of December Anno Domini 1807. Attest William P. Russel Recr.