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Letter concerning the health of Rachel and Diana, women enslaved by the Bullitt family, January 24th, 1845.
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to her son John C. Bullitt (Lexington), dated January 24th, 1845. Mildred mentions Rachel and Diana, two women she enslaves, and their health. -
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 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. -
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 Archibald Dixon from William C. Bullitt concerning the people he enslaves and a possible move to Henderson County, October 25th, 1861.
A letter from William Christian Bullitt (Oxmoor) to Archibald Dixon (n.p.), dated October 25th, 1861. Bullitt writes that he plans to rent out Oxmoor and move to Henderson County, presumably to Cottonwood, due to the "pilfering" in the city because of the Civil War. Bullitt writes that he plans to move as soon as it is safe for he and the people he enslaves to do so. -
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 Helen Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt discussing people enslaved by the Bullitt family, June 23rd, 1851.
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to her daughter Helen Bullitt (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), dated June 23rd, 1851. Mildred describes what the enslaved women were doing around the house and what the enslaved men were doing in the field. Mildred names the following enslaved people at Oxmoor: Henry, Wallace, Charity, Caroline, Eliza, Tinah, and Beck. She also mentions John Gordon, but it is unknown if he is enslaved.Tags Beck; Caroline; Charity; Eliza; Helen Bullitt; Henry; John Gordon; Mildred Ann Bullitt; Oxmoor; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Tinah; Wallace -
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 Helen Bullitt Massie from General Henry Massie mentioning people they enslave, January 4th, 1811.
A letter from General Henry Massie to his wife, Helen Bullitt Massie, mentioning Old Bowsan, Fanny, and Jim, dated January 4th, 1811. Old Bowsan, Fanny, and Jim are all enslaved by the Massie or Bullitt families. -
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 Henry Massie from Helen Bullitt Massie discussing the people they enslave, July 12th, 1816.
A letter from Helen Bullitt Massie (Louisville) to Henry Massie (Chilicothe, Ohio), dated July 12th, 1816. Helen writes about Peter, a man she enslaves, and says, "Peter has behaved uncommonly well since his runaway trip." She also mentions Ralph and William, two other men enslaved by the Massie family. -
Letter to Henry Massie from Helen Bullitt Massie discussing the people they enslave, September 22nd, 1811.
A letter from Helen Bullitt Massie (Richmond, Virginia) to her husband Henry Massie (Washington D. C.), dated September 22nd, 1811. Helen Massie Bullitt writes about Peter, a man enslaved by the Massie family, as well as Agnes, Betsy, and Nancy.Tags Agnes; Betsy; Helen Bullitt Massie; Henry Massie; Nancy; Peter; Richmond; Virginia; Washington D. C. -
Letter to John C. Bullitt and Joshua Bullitt from Martha Bullitt includes mention of the hanging of Jim and Jack, two enslaved brothers, May 26th, 1840.
A letter from Martha Bullitt (Louisville) to her brothers Joshua and John (Danville), dated May 26th, 1840. Martha Bullitt tells them about some enslaved people starting a hemp house fire, and that the evidence against them was strong enough "to have them hung; poor fellows." No names are explicitly mentioned, but research indicates these enslaved men were Jim and Jack, brothers. Jack's enslaver was named Mr. Hikes, and Jim's enslaver is unclear. -
Letter to John C. Bullitt and Joshua Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt concerning Henry Shipp, a man enslaved by William C. Bullitt, May 25th, 1840.
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to her sons Joshua and John (Danville), dated May 25th, 1840. Mildred Ann Bullitt describes a planned robbery of Mr. Edwards by a white man, who had asked Henry Shipp, a man enslaved by William Christian Bullitt, to help him in exchange for free papers. Henry Shipp told Mr. Edwards of the plan and the white man was caught. -
Letter to John C. Bullitt and Joshua Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt considering slave uprisings, May 19th, 1840.
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to her sons Joshua and John (Danville), dated May 19th, 1840. She writes concerning recent slave rebellions and resistance efforts. She writes, "It has been said the next fire was to be at Old Bullitt's." She gives a lengthy description of the enslaved people who started the fire and their trials in court. Then she discusses a meeting held with 50 farmers and she writes "they resolved to try and bring about a better state of subordination here." Mildred writes that she believes getting a missionary to set up a church and preach to enslaved people is the best way to bring about subordination and that even Mr. Humphrey and Mr. Page offered to preach to them. Mildred writes "Mr. Page says he has seen slavery in many places, but never has he witnessed anything like the insubordination which exists in this county and Louisville." She then tells the boys about two Black men that were acquitted of killing a white man because they were all drunk. The list of enslaved people Mildred Ann Bullitt describes is as follows: Louisa, Nelson (owned by Mr. Kenedy), Jack (owned by Mr. Hike), Billy, Frank, Amy, John, Sam, Jim (whipped at "Alberts," Jim is Jack's brother), Tyler, Harry (owned by Mr. Brown), and Simon.Tags Amy; Billy; Danville; Frank; Harry; Jack; Jim; John; John C. Bullitt; Joshua Bullitt; Louisa Taylor; Louisiana Taylor; Mildred Ann Bullitt; Nelson; Oxmoor; Sam; Simon; Tyler -
Letter to John C. Bullitt and Joshua F. Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt concerning the burning of the Speed hemp house, July 18th, 1840.
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to John C. Bullitt and Joshua Bullitt (Danville), dated July 18th, 1840. Mildred Ann Bullitt writes that she heard Aunt Speed's (Lucy Speed) hemp house had been burnt. The following enslaved people are mentioned: Louisa Taylor (referred to as Teush), Eliza, Tom, Beck, Smith, Austin, Gus, Daniel (owned by Mr. Brown), and Henry Shipp. -
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 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.