Award of freedom to Francis Barber, a slave, by Richard Bathurst

Date: August 1756 Reference: PROB 10/2194 Creator: Prerogative Court of Canterbury Catalogue context: Wills proved during July 1756, surnames O-Y. Wills proved during August 1756, surnames A-G Categories: Slavery Subjects: Wills and probate Topics: Crime, courts and justice; Family and identity; International trade and affairs Period: Empire And Industry Copyright information: The National Archives understands this item to be the copyright of the descendants of the testator. It may not be reproduced except with the permission of the copyright owner. Contact details for seeking that permission can be found in the Usage terms. Usage terms: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documents/information-management/use-of-tna-materials.pdf