Thomas Gilman Freedom Papers

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Despite California’s status as a free state, many Southern gold miners brought slaves with them to work the diggings during the Gold Rush. This presented an opportunity, as some of these men and women were able to purchase their freedom. Thomas Gilman (1830-1911) purchased his freedom for $1,000 in 1852. Born into slavery in Tennessee, Gilman was brought to California in 1850 to work in the gold mines near Shaw’s Flat. Within two years he earned enough money to free himself. He spent the rest of his life in Tuolumne County, mining and farming, until he passed away in 1911.

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Always Bring this Book.

Mr. Thomas Gilman in account with John Ratto.

FINE GROCERIES, FLOUR OF ALL GRADES, Selected Teas, Pure Coffees & Spices, BUTTER & CHEESE From the Best Dairies. FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC FRUITS, CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, And a full variety of other goods usually kept in a first-class store. GOODS PROMPTLY DELIVERED, FREE OF EXPENSE.

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1904 april 4 sach flour 50lb 1.35 4, bean 20lb 1.00 4, suger 14lb 1.00 4, candy 16 .50 4, bacon 9lb 1.53 May 15 suger 14lb. 1.00 15, bacon 9lb 1.53 June 3 soap 3 box. .25 4, candy 16. .50 4, sach flour 50lb. 1.35 28, reced $275 Sep 26 bean 20 lb 1.00 26, suger 6lb. .50 27, bacon 15lb. 2.25 Oct 5 sach flour 50lb. 1.40 20, candy 16. .50 24, suger 12lb. 1.00 Nov. 2. axes 1.25 19, sach flour 50lb 1.45 19, patater. 12lb. .25 19, salt 10lb. .25

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Nov 19 Soap 3 Bar .25 19 Bean 20 lb 1.00

Dec 19 Reced $5.00 31 1 Sack Flour 1.45

Jan 8 Bean 20 lb 1.00 9 candly 1 lb 1.50

Feb 15 candly 18 .50 15 suger 12 1.00 15 1 gal Viger .25 15 Reced $5.00 15 Coyl Rope .10 15 Bacon 15 lb 2.25 15 Flour 50 lb 1.45 15 patater 20 lb. .50 28 Reced $5.00

March 28 candly .50 28 Potater .25

April 1 sach Flour 1.45 Reced $10.00

May 4 Bacon 9 lb 1.35 4 Bean 20 lb 1.00

May 4 candly .50 6 Potater 50 lb 1.00 6 Geger Brandy .50 27 1 sach Flour 50 lb 1.45

July Reced $45.00

Augst Sach Flour 50 lb 1.45 " suger 13 1/2 lb 1.00

Sepe 24 Sapse .25 11 Bacon 5 1/2 .90 22 Soap .25

Oct 19 Suger 14 lb 1.00 19 tea 1 lb. .50 19 candy .50 19 Bacon 22 lb 3.52

Nov 2 1 Sach Flour 1.45 24 suger 13 1/2 lb 1.00 24 candly .50 27 Brow money 8.00

Dec Reced #15.00 candly .50 Red Peper .25

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Feb 28-93

Recd of Thos Gilman Three & 75/100 Dollars in feull for books described in Guarrantee.

A. J. Nourse

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Sonora, December 30th 1874

Received of Mrs. Dorah Alisky, per her lawful Attorney A. Bullerdieck, Twenty five ($25.00) Dollars in full pay't for surveying and making a map of the same. J. P. Darts

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