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Advertisement for Annie and Lucinda, two runaway enslaved women, June 18th, 1830.
An advertisement for Annie and Lucinda after they ran away from their enslaver, William Christian Bullitt, dated June 18th, 1830. Annie is mentioned as the daughter of Aki, who was also enslaved by Bullitt, and the wife of Edmund, who was enslaved by William Pope. She is twenty-five years old, taller than most women her age. Lucinda is eighteen years old, and they both ran away from their enslaver a week prior to the advertisement. It is unclear if this advertisement was ever printed. -
Advertisement for Hope, a man running from his enslaver, William C. Bullitt, October 7th, 1822.
A copy of an advertisement for Hope, a man running from his enslaver, William Christian Bullitt, dated October 7th, 1822. -
Appendix to Chapter One of John C. Bullitt's self-written sketch of the Bullitt Estate describing Jack Coleman, a musician enslaved by the Bullitt family, December 13th, 1919.
In a self-written sketch of his life, John C. Bullitt describes the people his family enslaved at Oxmoor plantation, including their daily lives, their work. John goes into detail about Jack Coleman, referred to as "Uncle Jack." Jack Coleman was a musician known for playing the fiddle, and was enslaved by the Bullitt family. He also mentions Williams, another musician, who played the clarinet and was enslaved as well. It is unclear who Williams's enslavers were. It is likely that this item is a 1919 reprint of John C. Bullitt's writing, first published in 1905, three years after his death in 1902. -
Article from an unknown publication discussing enslaved people in the census, 1801.
An article from an unknown newspaper publication, dated 1801. There is an article that discusses the most recent census, which included the number of enslaved people and the number of free people of color in each state. There is also a note that writes, "Matthew Flournoy offers reward for Sam Ewel," also dated 1801. -
Articles of Agreement for David, a man enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, June 21st, 1808.
Articles of Agreement between Colonel Alexander Scott Bullitt and Dr. Benjamin Lawrence, dated June 21st, 1808. David, a man enslaved by Bullitt, is listed under the account receipts on the front page. -
Articles of Agreement for Jesse, a man enslaved by the Bullitt family, January 28th, 1790.
Articles of Agreement between Alexander Scott Bullitt, Philip Buckner, and William Ozburn for the hire of Jesse, a man enslaved by the Bullitt family. The article is dated January 28th, 1790. -
Articles of Agreement hiring people enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, October 4th, 1815.
Articles of agreement between Alexander Scott Bullitt and John Tarascon, hiring out eight people Alexander Scott Bullitt enslaves for Tarascon's rope walk, including: James, Charles, Daniel, Stephen, Jerry, Bill, Simon, and Molly (wife of Charles). The agreement, dated October 4th, 1815, is very detailed on how enslaved people should be treated and housed.Tags Bill; Bullitt, Alexander Scott; Charles; Daniel; James; Jerry; John Tarascon; Molly; Simon; Stephen -
Articles of Agreement hiring people enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, September 1st, 1807.
Articles of agreement between Alexander Scott Bullitt and John Tarascon, hiring out seven people Alexander Scott Bullitt enslaves, including: James, Charles, Harry, Daniel, Stephen, Jerry, and Lucinda (wife of Daniel). The agreement, dated September 1st, 1807, is very detailed on how enslaved people should be treated and housed.Tags Bullitt, Alexander Scott; Charles; Daniel; Harry; James; Jerry; John Tarascon; Lucinda; Stephen -
Articles of Agreement hiring people enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, September 1st, 1811.
Articles of agreement between Alexander Scott Bullitt and John Tarascon, hiring out eight people Alexander Scott Bullitt enslaves, including: James, Charles, Daniel, Stephen, Jerry, Bill, Simon, and Lucinda (wife of David). The agreement, dated September 1st, 1811, is very detailed on how enslaved people should be treated and housed. -
Articles of Agreement hiring people enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, September 22nd, 1813.
Articles of agreement between Alexander Scott Bullitt and John Tarascon, hiring out eight people Alexander Scott Bullitt enslaves for Tarascon's rope walk, including: James, Charles, Daniel, Stephen, Jerry, Bill, Simon, and Polly (wife of Charles). The agreement, dated September 22nd, 1813, is very detailed on how enslaved people should be treated and housed.Tags Bill; Bullitt, Alexander Scott; Charles; Daniel; James; Jerry; John Tarascon; Polly; Simon; Stephen -
Articles of Agreement hiring people enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, September 24th, 1802.
Articles of Agreement made between Alexander Scott Bullitt and Allen Campbell of the firm of Lowman Ormsby and Campbell. The article concerns hiring out people Alexander Scott Bullitt enslaves, including: Jack and Pris (his wife), James (the son of Jack), Charles, Harry, Daniel, Stephen, George, and Jerry. Article dated September 24th, 1802. -
Articles of Agreement hiring people enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, September 25th, 1809.
Articles of agreement between Alexander Scott Bullitt and John Tarascon, hiring out eight people Alexander Scott Bullitt enslaves, including: James, Charles, Daniel, Stephen, Jerry, Bill, Simon, and Lucinda (wife of David). The agreement, dated September 25th, 1809, is very detailed on how enslaved people should be treated and housed. -
Articles of Agreement hiring people enslaved by William Christian Bullitt, January 1st, 1864.
Articles of agreement between William Christian Bullitt and Mr. Soaper, dated January 1st, 1864. The agreement hires the following enslaved people to Mr. Soaper in Henderson County for the year of 1864, along with the prices assigned to them: Daniel, Jim, Parker, Moses, Alek, Joe, and Diana.Tags Alek; Daniel; Diana; Henderson; Jim; Joe; Moses; Parker; William Christian Bullitt; William Soaper -
Articles of Agreement hiring people enslaved by William Christian Bullitt, January 1st, 1864.
Articles of agreement between William Christian Bullitt and Archibald Dixon, dated January 1st, 1864 in Henderson county, Kentucky. The agreement hires the following enslaved people to Archibald Dixon in Union for the year of 1864, along with the prices assigned to them: George, Dick, Armstead, Billy, Ike, Bill, John Gordon (with Frank, who is blind, and children Nelly, Bobb, Alfred, Harrison, and Jack), Rody, Lizzy, Rose, and Rose’s children. -
Articles of Agreement hiring Rachael and her four children, who are enslaved by William C. Bullitt, December 24th, 1818.
An article of agreement hiring Rachael and her four children for the year of 1819, dated December 24th, 1818. Rachael and her four children were enslaved by William Christian Bullitt and hired by John Shaw for the period of one year. -
Articles of Agreement hiring Rose, a woman enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, October 19th, 1815.
Articles of Agreement between Mary Prather and Alexander Scott Bullitt, dated October 19th, 1815. Mary Prather is hiring Rose, a woman enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, on behalf of her husband, Richard Prather. -
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 Ake, Lidia, and their four children, all people enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, June 12th, 1810.
Bill of sale for six people enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt and Tarleton Goolsby, dated June 12th, 1810. The names mentioned include: Ake, Lidia (Ake's wife), and their four children (Kanly, Amie, Aggi, and Frank). -
Bill of sale for eight enslaved people, previously enslaved by John P. Aldridge, July 29th, 1825.
A bill of sale for eight enslaved people, Tapij, Luke, Sidney, Ana, John, Rachael, Edinburgh, and Joseph, dated July 29th, 1825. Elizabeth Dickinson bought the aforementioned enslaved people at an auction of John P. Aldridge's estate. The bill is signed by William Quincy Constable on behalf of David L. Wand. -
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.