The volume contains records of dowry deeds, power of attorney (procuração), and freedom papers, from 1835 to 1836. It contains: power of attorney (procuração) made by Captain José Gomes de Sá and his wife Maria Lourenço de Sá and others to their attorneys; deed of dowry and land made by Mrs. Florinda Francisca de Sá Guimarães, a resident of the village of Sousa, to João Elias do Rego Dantas, a resident of Santo Antonio do Recife, Pernambuco; resolution in favor of defendant Pedro Guedes Alconforado; provision naming Joaquim Ferreira da Silva administrator of the São José de Piranhas Chapel, for the period of three years; Freedom papers for black and mullatoe (preto e crioulo) enslaved men, women and children of the Banguilha nation from masters such as Francisco Gonsalves de Brito, João Antunis Amâncio--such freedom papers were obtained by master's manumission and self manumission. Records refer to Vila Nova de Sousa and were recorded by public notary Tomé de Lavor Pais Barreto.
Extent and format of original material: 1 volume of 57 folios, in addition to front and back covers. Book with original hardcover severely damaged by water. Folios are damaged by insects, and iron gall ink, and contain fungae and tearings. Book is only initialed, and folios are not numerated.
Creator (Author): Notary public Tomé de Lavor Pais Barreto.
