Box 23

The handwritten copy of Samuel Jones' will, which specifies his funeral arrangements, and distributes his wealth and property to surviving family members, including his wife, Elizabeth Jones.

In this document, Samuel Jones expresses his belief that slavery is "inconsistent with the principals of equity and justice." The document emancipates James Harvey, his wife Lavina, as well as their descendants, though he reserves "the use and labour" of three men; John, Emannuel, and Alfred, until they reach the age of twenty three. The remaining children of the family are also emancipated, but will continue to work for Samuel Jones until they are of legal age.