Correspondence regarding Enslaved Persons, 1857 - 1859
Scope and Contents
This series contains various records relating to the enslaved persons of the Oaks Plantation. Inside, one may find letters related to the purchasing of enslaved persons, as well as a letter to William M. Duncan regarding the imprisonment of Charles, an enslaved man held by the Duncan family. A bulk of this series contains bills of sale for enslaved persons bought by Nicholas Blackwell, William M. Duncan, and Andrew J. Duncan. Estate records featuring the names and assumed monetary value of enslaved persons is also included. Other miscellaneous materials are featured, which include receipts for goods and services bought for enslaved persons (e.g., shoes and dental care).
Dates
- 1857 - 1859
Conditions Governing Access
None.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.23 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Bias, Elizabeth Duncan, 1858-1937 (Person)
- From the Collection: Bias, Warwick Gatewood, 1853-1921 (Person)
- From the Collection: Blackwell, Nicholas, Dr., 1838-1910 (Person)
- From the Collection: Duncan, Andrew Jackson, 1821-1865 (Person)
- From the Collection: Duncan, William M. , 1816-1858 (Person)
- From the Collection: Mitchell, Charles Grider, 1817-1894 (Person)
- From the Collection: Mitchell, Mary Thurston Philpot Blackwell, 1832-1918 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts Repository