Muhammad bin al-Munkadir narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir bin Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with them both) that a man freed a slave, and he had no other wealth, so the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) revoked it and sold him to Nu'aym bin al-Nahham (may Allah be pleased with him).
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب المدبر / 21558