The National Archives index records Anna Maria, also called Maritje, as freed by Maria Paulo for 360 pesos paid by Juan Mingeel Nicolaas, a free man. A receipt followed on 7 July. The record makes a free relative’s financial support visible while also showing that freedom remained priced and documented through colonial authority.
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What does Helena’s 1782 record reveal about manumission?
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Explanation
The 1777 agreement documented a price, a remaining balance, and interest due to heirs.
Helena and her sons received unconditional freedom with no payment terms attached.
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The record includes a 500-peso agreement, a remaining 100-peso balance, and interest.