Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Grubbs” in article 1 of The Daily Dispatch: September 17, 1864., [Electronic resource]:
...ths, with interest, and secured by a trust deed; for all cash, at the option of the purchaser.
For the slaves, cash. George P. Macmurdo, Executor of C. J. Macmurdo, deceased. Sale conducted by Grubbs & Williams Auctioneers.
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