Receipt for payment received by Martha Power for the lease of enslaved persons from the estate of John L. Ward, 1838 April 23 :manuscript signed.

The first part of the document tallies monies earned from an 11 month lease of 5 enslaved persons belonging to the estate of John L. Ward which began in January 1837. The enslaved persons are described as "negro man George," "negro man Lewis," "negro man Mack," "negro woman Hicksy," and "negro woman Phillis." The second part states that April 23, 1838 Martha Power received 1/4 of the money, minus expenses, from estate administrator W.D. Jones.

Signed: Richard Ward for Martha A. Power.

Title devised by cataloger.

Title on item verso: Richard Ward rect Martha Power.

Former title: Statement of the slaves belonging to heirs of John L. Ward, Richard Ward to Martha A. Power, an heir

At head of document: Statement of the slaves belonging to heirs of John L. Ward, decd., late of Warren County, NC.