20684713https://dlas.uncg.edu/petitions/petition/20684713GeorgiaTroupCounty1847Superior2251850Superiorpartially granted207Troup County Archives, LaGrange, GeorgiaDavid Dumas, Thomas Morris, and Benjamin Cleveland sold two slaves, Emily and Charles, to Benjamin Gates for the sum of $1,200. They executed a title for the slaves in Gates's name and warranted the slaves. Gates avers that at the time of the sale, and unbeknownst to him, Emily was "sick and diseased & unsound." She died shortly after the sale. Gates contends that he spent $200 in medical expenses for Emily. He seeks $2,400 in damages.Death of enslaved (disease)Diseases (physical)Assessed Value (enslaved)Warranty (enslaved)Purchase/Sale prices (enslaved)