National Museum of African American History and Culture
Freedom papers and handmade tin carrying box belonging to Joseph Trammell
Loudoun County Court, American, founded 1757 · 1852
Certificate of Freedom for Joseph Trammell. Handwritten in black ink on white paper, the document is labeled at the top as "No. 1952." The document includes a detailed description of Mr. Trammell. It also includes that his freedom was proven by the oath of Thomas S. Dorrell. The certificate indicates a county registration number that provides legal record of Joseph Trammell’s status as a free man of color.
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