Bond of Indemnity for Lydia

“Bond of Indemnity for Lydia”. n.d, WashU & Slavery, accessed February 11, 2026, https://digitalexhibits.library.wustl.edu/s/washu-slavery/item/45293

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English Bond of Indemnity for Lydia

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English A bond of indemnity presented to Eliot by John A Kassin/Kasson stating that Eliot paid Kassin/Kasson $600.00 to purchase Lydia, an enslaved woman, in order to set her free.

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1850-04-15, Transfer of Lydia

1856-04-15, Manumission of Lydia

“Bond of Indemnity for Lydia”. n.d, WashU & Slavery, accessed February 11, 2026, https://digitalexhibits.library.wustl.edu/s/washu-slavery/item/45293