Two-page list of names of fugitive slaves aided by the Vigilance Committee [probably of Boston, Massachusetts] since the passage of the Fugitive Slave Bill in 1850 until 1854.
Abbott expresses disappointment with Markham for missing a Socialist meeting in Monroe. Abbott describes the meeting and its events including an ensemble piece by Earle. Abbott mentions literature sent to Markham, including "Tennyson" and "Shelley"...
Four-page deposition of Robert Tailor, Junior, of Westmoreland County [Pennsylvania] describing the transfer of ownership of slave Brice Herring from the late Robert Tailor [Senior] to Isaac Barr of Fayette County, Kentucke [Kentucky]. Transcribed...
Four-page document consisting of ca. 90 names, including Thomas C. Amory, Francis Brinley, Christopher C. Holmes, Thomas P. Ruh, Joseph McKean Churchill, Ignatius S. Amory, Thomas B. Hall, Joseph S. Whitney, William A. Bangs, Aaron C. Baldwin.
List of donors [probably to the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society] for July 1846. The list of donors includes Richard Hildreth, Harriet Capen, Robert Briggs, Thomas C. Wales, G. C. Leach, Paul Morrill, Artemas White, Willis & Co., Wells,...
Ship manifest of "negroes, mulattoes, and persons of color taken on" the Brig Uneas of Alexandria from the port of Alexandria to New Orleans, Louisiana. Includes names of ship's Master Nathaniel Boush, shippers William H. Williams of Washington...
Unsigned letter addressed to Mr. Blanchard regarding building plans for the "Copeland Estate at Quincy," discussing the construction of basements and cellars underneath a particular building. Dated Boston, Mary 1856. On back, extensive list of...
Postal data: posted; postmarked [wavy postmark with circle] (LOCKPORT, N.Y., DEC. 27, 1918, 530-PM; stamp; Postcard type: divided back (THIS SPACE MAY BE USED FOR MESSAGE.; THIS SPACE FOR THE ADDRESS); Logo (POST CARD); Written message: (195...
Manuscript copy of a letter dated June 27, 1770, from Adams & Griffin of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island regarding remittance of payment to London merchant Thomas Adams. Followed by a letter that includes...
Inventories of decedents' estates--Kentucky--Lincoln County; Slaves--Kentucky--Lincoln County; Slavery--Kentucky--Lincoln County
Six-page inventory of the estate of Thomas Montgomery, including livestock, tools, furniture, etc.; lists one male slave named Godfrey, one female named Kate, one female slave named Henet with child Lucy; one female slave named Agg with child...
Slaves--Kentucky--Lincoln County; Slavery--Kentucky--Lincoln County
Four-page deed of gift from Thomas Maddox to his granddaughter Elizabeth Maddox, including the slave girl names Almira [Alferma?], in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Letter from William Vernon of Newport [Rhode Island] to Captain Thos. Roggers [Thomas Rogers] on the Sloop Tittbitt. Also signed by Jonas and William Redwood.
Account record by Thomas Rogers for expenses aboard the Brig Othello in Barbadoes [Barbados], including attorney fees paid to Valentine Jones, Edward Stringfield, George Harvey, William Clarke, John Hammon, Mr. Collyns ye [the] Attorney, John...
Detailed record of the sale of 55 slaves brought on the Brig Othello, captained by Thomas Rogers, to Antigua. Sold by merchant Alexander Willock for Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island]. Includes expenses for "store to sell the...
