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N.A. Moore Esq. of Edenton, and Rev. Geo Bradford
relative to the death of Rebecca Blount of
Edenton, and the estate of John Blount, deceased,
left to Wake Forest College.

On Motion, the following resolution was
unanimously adopted.

Resolved, that Jas. S. Purify, the Treasurer
of the Board of Trustees of Wake Forest College,
be directed, and that he is hereby authorized
and empowered, as the Agent of this Board,
to go down to Edenton and take such
steps as he may deem proper, to secure
the property of John Blount into possession;
and, thereafter, have the same sold at speed, ie
Auction or otherwise, on a audit of six
months, with interest from date, the -
purchaser giving bond with approved se-
curity - Also the Negroes purchased by Rev
Geo Bradford of said estate, are to be
attended to by him, and that he report
to this Board as soon as practicable.

Dr. Wait was also requested to -
attend the sale of said property, and
the wish expressed by the Board that
great kindness should be shown the ser-
vants in arranging for their future homes.

On Motion, Agreed to adjourn -
Prayer by Elder James S. Purify.

Saml. Wait Pres.
John Mitchell
Sec. pro.tem.