| page 48 Deed of Gift: Morgan Co., Ga.: Anne Harper of said co., for love & affection, give to my daughter Jane L. Fretwell, a negro man named Allen of black complexion about 22 years old, reserving to myself the possession & use of him during my natural life & after my death to Jane L. Fretwell my daughter by virtue of this gift is to have possession & perfect title to Allen forever, 22 March 1823. /s/ Ann Harper. Wit: Jesse Gunn, Benjamin Franklin. Deed of Gift proved by Benjamin Franklin, 24 March 1823, Geo. Chatfield, J.P. Recorded 24 March 1823.
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