20686034https://dlas.uncg.edu/petitions/petition/20686034GeorgiaWilkesCountyy1860Superior3091864Superiordenied103Wilkes County Courthouse, Washington, GeorgiaGeorge T. Talbert purchased a slave, Whitfield, from Stephen G. Pettus for $633.33, on 6 December 1859. At the time of the transaction, Pettus claimed that Whitfield was of "sound body and mind." Talbert claims that, in fact, Whitfield had several diseases "affecting the heart & kidneys and Bladder," and that he has since died. Talbert claims damages amounting to $1,000 and he asks the court to investigate this matter.Death of enslaved (disease)Diseases (physical)Warranty (enslaved)Purchase/Sale prices (enslaved)