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PHILLIS WHEATLEY -- A signed copy of "Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral" (1773), the
first book written by an African American. This is a First Edition copy. Henry Pelham's (original owner of the book)
signature in the upper right hand corner. Phillis Wheatley's signature is seen in reverse on the right hand side.
Her signature is clear and bold on the next page. Click on image to get a better view.

PRINCE SIMBO - Rare Powder Horn used by a Black Soldier
in the American Revolution -- November 17, 1777
 

TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE - Letter (1797) written as
General-in-Chief of the Armies of Saint Domingue (Haiti)

THE MIDDLE PASSAGE  -- graphic illustration if the hold of a slave vessel:
"Plan of an African Ship's lower deck, with Negroes in the proportion of not quite one to a Ton."

MASTER/SLAVE ENLISTMENT AGREEMENT (Revolutionary War) --
Allows Connecticut slave "Juba Negro" to join the Continental Army at half pay
-- Juba would gain his freedom as well, as during his service, he changed his name to "Juba Freeman."