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Mary Adair letter, 23 November 1799
Letter from Mary Adair to her sister, updating her on her family and wishing she has enjoyed "all of the happyness of a wife and mother in the midst of an agreeable family." She worries of her father dying soon because without him she will be "destitute of any other home." -
Letter from Mary Adair to her sister, 16 March 1797
Letter from Mary Adair to her sister, Mary McCalla, mentioning her son, Alexander. -
Bill of sale for an enslaved man to General James Taylor, 13 November 1819
Bill of sale for an enslaved man, Stephen, to General James Taylor by Robert Wickliffe. -
Letter from Lemuel Wells to Charles Wells, 24 November 1827
Wells writes about trading along the Ohio River, the recent sale of one of his enslaved women named Hannah for $200, discusses current prices in Natchez and Nashville for apples, cider, flour, and other goods. Notes his location as “150 miles below the Falls” and promises to write again when he reaches Natchez.
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Letter from Ann Thruston to Captain John O'Fallon, 30 January 1819
Reports to her brother of social news, the impending marriage of Ann Bullitt to a widower, Mr. Howard. Says it was generally thought that Ann would never marry because “she would have no person that would ever think of her fortune but must marry her for herself alone.” Tells of an enslaved man who was executed for burning down his master’s house with the anxiety to kill his mistress, who hid in the corn field. -
"A Word to Farmers on the Weevils," broadside, ca. 1800
Broadside explaining how to keep weevils from infesting harvested wheat crops. -
Bill of sale for an enslaved man named Barrett to Charles Thruston, 19 December 1828.
Bill of sale for an enslaved man named Barrett to Charles Thruston, 19 December 1828. -
Note for a freedom-seeking enslaved man named Tom, 28 May 1828
Note for a freedom-seeking enslaved man named Tom, age 26, with a $100 reward, by Joseph Able, 28 May 1828
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Bill of sale for an enslaved man named Louis to Charles Thruston, 22 March 1827
Bill of sale for an enslaved man named Louis to Charles Thruston, 22 March 1827 -
Bill of sale for an enslaved boy named John to Charles Thruston, by Algernon S. Thruston, 30 October 1823
Bill of sale for an enslaved boy named John, aged 14, to Charles Thruston, by Algernon S. Thruston, 30 October 1823 -
Bill of sale for an enslaved woman named Abby to Charles W. Thruston, 23 March 1823
Bill of sale for an enslaved woman named Abby, aged 22, to Charles W. Thruston, 23 March 1823 -
Account for enslaved people under mortgage in Louisiana, 4 May 1790
A document regarding enslaved people under mortgage in Louisiana, and the amount of money they were worth. -
Letter from Robert Tyler, 6 September 1781
This letter from Robert Tyler states that he and Abraham VanMeter had been authorized to examine the condition of state beef stored at Boone’s State, Kentucky, for the troops, noting the quantity that is fit for troops and the quantity that was unfit for the troops. -
Triplett and Burnley broadside postponing a land auction near Yellow Banks, 22 September 1826
Broadside postponement for a land auction near Yellow Banks because a large number of the population is sick and would not be able to attend. -
Letter from John Speed to Polly Speed, 20 April 1816
John Speed writes to his daughter, Polly, at Nazareth School in Nelson County, about her education and education for women in general: “it is impossible to conceive of a fine woman not possessed of a good disposition, refined feelings, and a good heart. These are also to be cultivated with great care.” Expresses his pride at Polly’s wish to learn the catechism, but desires she spend this time devoted to her other studies, such as arithmetic, geography, and reading. -
Letter from Daniel R. Southard and D. Starr, 1 July 1819
This letter between Daniel R. Southard and his business partner, D. Starr, discusses credit and estate sales among the Panic of 1819. -
Letter from Daniel R. Southard and D. Starr, 18 June 1819
This letter between Daniel R. Southard and his business partner, D. Starr, document problems faced by merchants during the Panic of 1819. -
Charles Scott's account on the Indian wars
Charles Scott's descriptions of the conflicts with Native Americans. -
Letter from Thomas Swaine to Captain Anthony Bartlett, 27 February 1795
Notes he has sent multiple letters to Captain Bartlett, which he apparently did not receive. Discusses hostility of Native Americans, who “come in to pave a way for a permanent Treaty,” states many officers are home on furlough, sends him best wishes for his recent marriage. -
Military note from 1813
Military note from 1813, addressed to "all the boys left at Fort Winchester," stating that all the officers in the 1st Regiment are all dead or prisoner, and that "We Kentuckians will hang together," with a list of names on the back.