| Name | Age | Color or Race | Sex | Role in document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Nicholas | grantee | |||
| Laureina | Black ("negro") | Male | enslaved | |
| Child | enslaved | |||
| Child | enslaved | |||
| Child | enslaved | |||
| Child | enslaved | |||
| Tom | Black ("negro") | Male | enslaved |
Document was recorded on 31 July 1805. Document is dated 12 January 1803. It states: "I do hereby certify that the holder of this certificate is my Negro woman slave by name Loureina, who has with her four children, and who also has my permission to remain in the City of Washington until called for by my lawful Authority. Her husband is my Negro man Tom now hired at Mr. Rhodes' who also has my permission to remain here with his wife and children in manner as above written. I do hereby enjoin all persons not to molest them in their lawful pursuits, and hold myself fully responsible for their good behavior and conduct." Signed by Edward Nicholls, and witnessed by William Rhodes.
