Black v. . Beattie

The following is a copy of the instrument of writing executed by Elizabeth Black to the plaintiff:

Know all men by these presents, that I, Elizabeth Black, of the county of Lincoln and State of North Carolina, for and in consideration of the sum of five shillings to me in hand paid by Joseph Black, and also the further consideration of the love and affection to my son, the said Joseph Black, I do give, set over and deliver to the said Joseph Black my negro slave named Meny, about thirty years of age, five and one-half feet high, well made and set, and very black, which said man slave I do give…