A bill of sale regarding an enslaved woman identified as "Jenny." The document uses a pre-printed form for John Tayloe, with details completed by hand in brown ink, for the sale of Jenny for five shillings to his brother-in-law William Augustine Washington, nephew of George Washington. Tayloe's signature is at bottom right, and witness signature possibly [Wm Holbrenner] is at bottom left. The paper was folded into thirds for filing, and middle third of reverse has document synopsis reading [Bill of Sale / from John Tayloe / to / Wm. A. Washington / for Negroe / Girl by / the name of Jenny - ]. Page has minor foxing and dampstaining and loss at bottom right corner.
| Date | July 1, 1799 |
| Created by | John Tayloe III, American, 1770 - 1828 |
| Subject of | William Augustine Washington, American, 1757 - 1810 |
| Subject of | Unidentified Woman or Women |
| Place depicted | Richmond County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America |
| Medium | ink on paper (fiber product) |
| Dimensions | H x W: 6 5/16 × 7 7/8 in. (16.1 × 20 cm) |
| Credit Line | Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture |
| Object number | 2023.45.1 |
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