Hunt v. . Davis

Blandinah Morse, the intestate of the plaintiff, being the owner of the slave in controversy, on 27 October, 1809, executed a deed to her daughter Susan, whereby, in consideration of natural affection, she gave, granted and confirmed the said negro slave to her said daughter Susan, after her (the said Blandinah's) death, thereby reserving the use and benefit of the said negro during her, the donor's, life. On 6 May, 1822, Blandinah Morse executed a deed to Jacob Rumley, whereby, in consideration of the sum of eight dollars per annum, she bargained, sold, and delivered unto the said Jacob the…