In 1830, Abner Eason, heavily in debt, conveyed seven slaves to Wright Edmondson. Although the deed looked like a bill of sale "on the face of it" both men agreed, Eason argues, that the document would act as a mortgage; when Eason paid the "money advanced," he could retrieve the slaves. Over the years Nancy had six more children; and now, eleven years later, Eason seeks to "redeem the negroes." In his related answer, Edmonson denies that the transaction was anything but a straight sale. He provides a copy of the bill of sale in support of his case.
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