On October 11th, 1860, Huntsville published a Slave Ad, announcing that the Executor of Martin Halliburton’s estate will present for sale six promising slaves: one man named “Dixon,” approximately 35 years old; one woman named “Peggy,” aged about 37 years; one boy named Benton, aged 17 years; one Negro woman named America, approximately 17 years old; one Negro boy named Franklin, aged 16 years; and one girl named Missouri, aged about 12 years. The terms of sale include a credit period of twelve months, requiring a bond with approved security.