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Letter to Anne Fleming from A. Christian mentioning Polly and Phebe, two enslaved women, April 29th, 1784.
A letter from A. Christian to their sister, presumably Anne Fleming, dated April 29th, 1784. In the letter, Christian discusses Polly and Phebe, two women enslaved by the Christian family, and the labor in the home. Only a transcript of the letter is available. -
List of allocations of Richard Prather's estate after his death, including the allocations of the people he enslaved, 1801 to 1806.
A list of allocations of Richard Prather's estate after his death, dated 1801 to 1806. This inventory was conducted in Nelson County, and mentions thirteen enslaved people being transferred to J. Hobbes and eight enslaved people being transferred to Mrs. Mary Prather (Richard's widow) by Mr. J. P. Oldham. Milly, an enslaved girl, was transferred to Mrs. Mary Prather from Richard Ferguson in 1806. -
Letter to Joshua F. Green and John C. Bullitt from Alexander Scott Bullitt discussing people enslaved by the Bullitt family, July 27th, 1838.
A letter from Alexander Scott Bullitt (Oxmoor) to Joshua Green and John C. Bullitt (Danville), dated July 27th, 1838. The letter discusses some of people enslaved by the Bullitt family at Oxmoor plantation. Alex writes that "Tucker had bought himself," and that a supper was being prepared by "Aunt Amy." Uncle Howard, who had been hired out to a Mr. Smith, was suspected of stealing meat from their meat house. Uncle Howard once had a wife at "Uncle Speed's." Both original and transcript are available. -
Letter to John C. Bullitt from Alexander Scott Bullitt discussing slave uprisings, December 18th, 1839.
A letter from Alexander Scott Bullitt (Oxmoor) to his brother, John C. Bullitt (Danville), dated December 18th, 1839. Scott discusses the suspected "negro insurrection" and how "a meeting was held at Gilman's Sunday and three companies organized, which commenced operations by riding till 12 o'clock that night and plundering 8 guns." Three enslaved people were carried to jail from Mr. George's neighborhood, according to Scott's testimony. He talks about cousin William Speed going up to the country to buy slaves. -
Letter to Thomas Walker Bullitt from Anna and Helen Chenoweth discussing the people enslaved by the Bullitt family, March 28th, 1860.
A letter from Helen Chenoweth, formerly Helen Bullitt, (Oxmoor) to her brother Thomas Walker Bullitt (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), dated March 28th, 1860. Helen writes that their mother, Mildred Ann Bullitt, has had "nothing but trouble and vexation at home with these negroes." In the same letter Helen's daughter, Anna, asks if the abolitionists are stealing people where Thomas is. There is a mention of "Mammy" in passing, but it is unknown which woman enslaved by the Bullitt family was known as "Mammy." -
Letter to Anne Fleming from Annie Christian discussing the Christian family's settlement to Kentucky, May 18th, 1785.
A letter from Annie Christian (Sulevan County, Virginia) to Anne Fleming (Botetourt, Virginia), dated May 18th, 1785. Christian mentions that Sam Ewin traveled ahead to Kentucky with the people enslaved by the Christian family. It is unclear whether Sam Ewin was enslaved by the Christian family as well. -
Letter to Patrick Henry from Annie Christian discussing her estate and the people she enslaves, September 1786.
A letter from Annie Christian (Cove Spring, Mercer County, Kentucky) to her brother, Patrick Henry (Richmond, Virginia), dated September 1786. Annie instructs Patrick on what to do with her property and the people she enslaves in the event of her death. -
Letter to Richard Woolfolk from Annie Christian discussing the people she enslaves, 1787.
A letter from Annie Christian (n.p.) to Richard Woolfolk (n.p.), dated 1787. Christian writes about getting shoes and clothes for the people she enslaves, with a receipt of sale attached. Lenny and Harry may be names of men she enslaved. -
Letter to Elizabeth Christian from Annie Christian discussing Hannibal, a man she enslaves, January 2nd, 1788.
A letter from Annie Christian (at Myer's) to Elizabeth Christian (n.p.), dated January 2nd, 1788. Annie mentions hiring out the people she enslaves and collecting the debts owed to her husband, William's, estate. Annie specifically Hannibal, a man she enslaves, and who she loans him out to. -
Letter to Elizabeth Christian from Annie Christian discussing Tom, a man she enslaves, March 22nd, 1788.
A letter from Annie Christian (n.p.) to Elizabeth Christian (Bellmount), dated March 22nd, 1788. Annie writes that Tom, a man she enslaves, has asked for every other Saturday off. Annie also writes about moving the enslaved people in her estate. -
Letter to Agatha Logan from Caleb W. Logan discussing the people they enslave, January 18th, 1858.
A letter from Caleb W. Logan to Agatha Logan, dated January 18th, 1858. Caleb mentions some of the people he enslaves by name, including: Jim, Martha, Benny, Letty, and Letty's unidentified child. -
Letter to Agatha Logan from Caleb W. Logan, February 14th, 1858.
A letter from Caleb W. Logan to his wife, Agatha Logan, dated February 14th, 1858. Caleb claims that Beeny, a woman enslaved by the Logan family, stole money from them. Because of this claim, Caleb has sold Beeny and did not allow her to take her son, Alfred, with her. -
Letter to William C. Bullitt from Davy Steward discussing Tom, a man Bullitt enslaves, January 6th, 1826.
A letter from Davy Steward (Beargrass) to William Christian Bullitt discussing Tom, a man enslaved by William Bullitt, and how he is “without a master” and “anxious that [Davy Steward] hire him.” The letter is dated January 6th, 1826. -
Receipt to Dr. Hall for attending to people enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, January 1st, 1806.
A receipt of funds transferred from Alexander Scott Bullittt to Dr. Hall for attending to the people Bullitt enslaves, who are referred to as "negroes," from January 1st, 1806. -
Letter to Helen Bullitt Massie from Dr. Henry Massie Bullitt concerning the health of people they enslave, May 5th, 1832.
In a letter from Dr. Henry Massie Bullitt to his aunt, Helen Scott Bullitt Massie, Henry writes, "I left uncle William's this morning and all of the white family were well, but several of the negroes were very sick." The letter is dated May 5th, 1832. -
Letter to Sallie P. Bullitt from Dr. Henry M. Bullitt, February 5th, 1858.
A letter from Dr. Henry Massie Bullitt (Louisville) to his wife Sallie (Zanesville, Ohio) dated February 5th, 1858. Henry writes that he sold Charles, a man he previously enslaved, for $1000 to keep him from being "seduced off by the conductor of the underground railroad. They are constantly at their dirty work. Only yesterday they were defeated in an effort to carry off several from Mr. Thomas Anderson's." -
Letter to John C. Bullitt from Ellen Swathmey, October 29th, 1849.
A letter from Ellen Swathmey (Louisville) to John C. Bullitt (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) that mentions Sam, who may been enslaved. Letter dated October 29th, 1849. -
Letter to Helen Bullitt Massie from Henry Massie discussing the people they enslave, January 4th, 1811.
A letter from Henry Massie (Oxmoor) to Helen Bullitt Massie (Chilicothe, Ohio), dated January 4th, 1811. Henry writes about the condition of the people they enslave. He mentions the following people by name: Bonser, Fanny, Jim, Luie, Luber, William, Robert.Tags Bonser; Chilicothe; Fanny; Helen Bullitt Massie; Henry Massie; Jim; Luber; Luie; Ohio; Oxmoor; Robert; William -
Letter to Richard Woolfolk from George Nicholas concerning William Christian's estate, including the people he enslaved, December 10th, 1790.
In a letter from December 10th, 1790, George Nicholas writes to Richard Woolfolk on William Christian's estate and the people he enslaves. Nicholas details the process of passing “the Lick” down to Colonel Christian’s children upon his death, and how the people enslaved by the Bullitt family would be “common stock” until the children come of age. -
Letter to Richard Woolfolk from George Nicholas concerning William Christian's estate, including the people he enslaved, December 29th, 1790.
In a letter from December 29th, 1790, George Nicholas writes to Richard Woolfolk on William Christian's estate and the people he enslaved. Nicholas details the process of passing “the Lick” down to Colonel Christian’s children upon his death, and how the people enslaved by the Bullitt family would be “common stock” until the children come of age.