Halifax Herald - The following copy of a document disposing of a negro slave in Annapolis, N.S., 93 years ago is in the possesson of Hon. Senator ALMON - Know all men by these presents that I, Richard BETTS, of the city of New York, for and in consideration of the sum of twenty-eight pounds, current money of the Province of Nova Scotia, to me in hand paid at and before the sealing and disposing of these presents by Frederick SINCLAIR of the township of Annapolis, have granted, bargained and sold; and now by these presents do grant, bargain and sell unto the said Frederick Sinclair, a negro wench unto the said Frederick Sinclair, his heirs and assigns, against all persons whatever, forever warrant and defend. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of February, 1787 (sgd) Richard Betts. Sealed and delivered in the presence of Christopher BOMON and William BENSON.