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Photograph of an unidentified enslaved woman and a descendent of Thomas Bullitt, circa 1860.
An undated tin type photograph of an unidentified Black woman, possibly enslaved, holding an unidentified white child. The fabric label has a faded caption that may say: "Batsy/Patsy/Becky - Mammy with one of Tom Bullitt's." It is unknown which of Thomas Bullitt's children is pictured, nor the exact name of the woman holding him. Due to the short-lived popularity of tin type photographs, this photograph may be dated around the mid-1860s to mid-1870s. -
Broadside advertising search for enslaved man named Hope, October 7th, 1822.
A broadside for Hope, a man enslaved by William Christian Bullitt, who self-liberated from enslavement, dated October 7th, 1822. -
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. -
Undated list of the people Eliza Prather enslaved.
An undated document listing people enslaved by Eliza Prather, including: Garret, Thomas, Gess, Nimrod, John, George, Relus, Amy, Sabra, Kithy, Rose, Charlotte, Garret, Alfred, America, Daniel, Anna, Eliza, Edmund, William, Gared, and Evalina. Eliza Prather was Alexander Scott Bullitt's stepdaughter. -
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. -
List of bonds from William Christian loaning out people he enslaved, 1802.
A list of people enslaved by William Christian that were hired out to other enslavers in 1802. This document, the eighteenth in a series, includes the people loaned out, the amount they were hired for, and who hired them. This document lists the following enslaved people by name: Jacob (part of Venus's family), Melisa, Chick, Charles, Will Trigg, Ben, Bill, James, and Betty. -
Receipt to Ben Fields concerning Tom, a man enslaved by William Christian, February 6th, 1792.
A receipt of funds transferred from William Christian to Ben Fields for providing shoes for Tom, a man enslaved by William Christian. The receipt is dated February 6th, 1792. -
Articles of Agreement hiring Venus and her family, who are enslaved by William Christian, January 2nd, 1797.
Articles of Agreement between James Hunter, Garret Darland, and Richard Woolfolk for hiring Venus, a woman enslaved by William Christian, and her family. The agreement is dated January 2nd, 1797. -
Bill of sale for Nell, a woman enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, May 9th, 1786.
Bill of sale for Nell, a woman enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, dated May 9th, 1786. Alexander Scott Bullitt bought Nell from William Pope. -
Bill of sale for Jack, a man enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, July 15th, 1786.
Bill for Jack, a man enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, dated July 15th, 1786. Alexander Scott Bullitt bought Jack from Andrew Hare. -
Bill of sale for Roger, a man enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, May 13th, 1788
Bill of sale for Roger, a man enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, dated May 13th, 1788. Alexander Scott Bullitt bought Roger from John Campbell. -
Bill of sale for Liz Ann and Charlotte, a mother and child enslaved by Elizabeth Scott, May 21st, 1789.
Bill of sale for Liz Ann and Charlotte, an enslaved mother and her child, from Samuel Cralle, dated May 21st, 1789. Matthias Self bought them and later gifted them to Elizabeth Scott. -
Bill of sale for seven enslaved persons, sold by Elizabeth Scott and bought by Alexander Scott Bullitt, June 11th, 1789.
Bill of sale for Noah, John, Lizzie, Nanny, Cyrus, Ann, and Charlotte, seven enslaved people transferred from Elizabeth Scott to Alexander Scott Bullitt, dated June 11th, 1789. -
Bill of sale Nan, a man enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, April 6th, 1785.
Bill of sale for an enslaved man named Nan, dated April 6th, 1785. Alexander Scott Bullitt bought Nan from George Graham. -
List of bonds from Alexander Scott Bullitt loaning out people he enslaved, 1795.
A list of bonds from Alexander Scott Bullitt loaning out enslaved people, the eleventh in a series. The list names the slaves, the amount they were hired for, and who they were hired to, including: Hanibell, James, William Trigg, Ben, Charles, Venus and family, Tom and family, Cesar, Delphia and Simon, Kiah, and Ben. -
List of bonds from Alexander Scott Bullitt loaning out people he enslaved, 1796.
A list of bonds from Alexander Scott Bullitt loaning out enslaved people, the twelfth in a series. The list names the slaves, the amount they were hired for, and who they were hired to, including: Venus and family, Tom and family, William Trigg, Charles, Ben, Billy, Kiah, Cesar, Hanibell, Delphia and Simon, James, and Ben. -
List of bonds from Alexander Scott Bullitt loaning out people he enslaved, 1797.
A list of bonds from Alexander Scott Bullitt loaning out enslaved people, the thirteenth in a series. The list names the slaves, the amount they were hired for, and who they were hired to, including: Charles, Ben, Billy, Venus and family, Melisa, Bill Trigg, Hanibell, Ben and Delphia, Kiah, Simon, Cesar, Tom and family, and James. -
List of bonds from Alexander Scott Bullitt loaning out people he enslaved, 1798.
A list of bonds from Alexander Scott Bullitt loaning out enslaved people, the fourteenth in a series. The list names the slaves, the amount they were hired for, and who they were hired to, including: Tom and Family, Melissa and Chick, William Trigg, Charles, Ben, Billy, and Betty.