Richard was listed in the register as being 5 feet 11.5 inches tall and "dark colored." In Common Law Book C, his appearance was described in the same manner.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, Richard is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $400.00 was placed on Richard.
His six "servants" Abraham, Richard, Robert B., Eliza, Gebina N., and Sally be given their "freedom" and that whatever remained of his estate once his debts had been settled would go to the six of them.