Negro Jack from Dr James Sykes

I James Sykes of the Town of Dover in the State of Delaware do manumit and forever set free my man Jack Who Calls himself John Roberts Witness my hand and seal this first day of September one thousand eight hundred and fourteen James Sykes {seal}

Test Arnd Naudain

A True Copy recorded and compared with the original this first day of September Anno Domine 1814.

Attest John W Boyer

Delaware, U.S., Land Records, 1677-1947, Kent County, Roll 792, image 78, Book O, Vol 2, page 257

Transcribed 20 Apr 2024 by Nancy Maliwesky