Know all Men by these presents that I Richard Green of Lewes & Rehoboth Hundred in the County of Sussex and State of Delaware do hereby Manumit liberate and set free from my service My Negro Woman Named Nancy the wife of Catto together with their Six Children Viz Solomon, George, Maria, Hester, Judy and David they to have and enjoy all the rights priviledges and advantages which free Negroes or mulattoes are intitled to by the Laws of this State. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this Nineteenth day of December in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred and Six. Richard Green {seal}
Sealed & Delivered In presence of A Hall Ambrose White
I Adam Hall one of the Justices of the peace for the County of Sussex in the State of Delaware do Certify that the above manumission was duly executed before me as the Law directs as Witness my had this Nineteenth day of December One Thousand Eight Hundred and Six.1806 Adam Hall
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Transcribed 6 Sep 2025 by Nancy Maliwesky
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