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"For Sale," Telegraph and Texas Register, December 29, 1838

Summary: Charles Sayer advertised that he was selling his plantation. Said it had 2100 acres(300 of which were highly cultivated), a cotton gin, corn crib, slave cabins, livestock, etc. It was located near the Brazos river. Called on potential buyers to come see the place and negotiate terms on the premises(though did not quote a price).


A very valuable plantation of 2100 acres, situated about 2 miles above Columbia on the east bank of the Brazos river, and near the head of the tide water, with all the valuable improvements thereon, consisting of a very comfortable dwelling, cotton gin, corn crib, stables, negro cabins, &c.; about three hundred acres under good fence, in high state of cultivation; also 17 acclimated negroes, and a good stock of horses, cattle hogs, &c, sufficient for the carrying on of the plantation. As this is a very desirable location, those wishing to purchase are requested to call on the undersigned on the premises for terms, which will be reasonable, and examine the place. CHARLES D. SAYER.

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Source Copy Consulted: "For Sale," Telegraph and Texas Register, December 29, 1838, p. 3