Indemnity bond paid as compensation to former owners of freed slaves as compensation. On March 22, 1873, the Spanish National Assembly finally abolished slavery in Puerto Rico. The owners were compensated, and slaves were required to continue working for three more years. Image also found at the LOC:

Indemnity bond paid as compensation to former owners of freed slaves as compensation. On March 22, 1873, the Spanish National Assembly finally abolished slavery in Puerto Rico. The owners were compensated, and slaves were required to continue working for three more years. Image also found at the LOC: Stock Photo
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