Browse Items (29 total)
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Moses Hall, deed of emancipation, 4 August 1800
Deed of emancipation setting free an enslaved African-American girly named Phebe once she hits 21 years of age. The original is from 4 August 1800 and a true copy made 2 December 1813. -
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 -
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 man named Louis to Charles Thruston, 22 March 1827
Bill of sale for an enslaved man named Louis to Charles Thruston, 22 March 1827 -
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 Barrett to Charles Thruston, 19 December 1828.
Bill of sale for an enslaved man named Barrett to Charles Thruston, 19 December 1828. -
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. -
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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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 James D. Breckinridge to Thomas Bodley, 19 February 1815
Letter in which James D. Breckinridge writes of his desire to purchase enslaved persons if they can be bought at the right price. -
Slavery document, 26 August 1813
Document regarding the sale of an enslaved man named Bob. -
Bill of sale for several enslaved persons, 2 July 1823
A. J. Thruston bill of sale to Charles Thruston for several enslaved persons, including their names and ages. -
Hiring out agreement, 13 January 1825
Hiring out agreement between Charles W. Thruston and John J. Jacob for an enslaved girl named Mary, 12 years old. -
Note for payment for advertising sale of enslaved woman, November 9th, 1813
Note for payment for advertising sale of enslaved woman, November 9th, 1813 -
List of lands, dwelling houses, and enslaved persons in the estate of William Meriwether.
List of lands, dwelling houses, and enslaved persons in the estate of William Meriwether. Lists fifteen enslaved persons and their age frames. -
Bill of sale for and enslaved woman named Prudence and her child, Matilda, 1819.
Bill of sale for an enslaved woman named Prudence and her child Matilda. -
List regarding the cost of enslaved persons, ca. 1800-20
List regarding the cost of enslaved persons. -
Slavery document, ca. 1800-20
Document discussing African-Americans, aged sixteen to twenty-six. -
Letter discussing slavery, 31 January 1806
Letter discussing the hiring out of enslaved persons over the Christmas holiday. Letter includes the names of the enslaved individuals. -
Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 6-7 June 1808
Clark writes his brother Jonathan while on his boat at the mouth of the Tradewater River traveling down the Ohio River, moving to St. Louis. He has visited their brother Edmund in that neighborhood. Tells of his enslaved woman, Philes, dying. Continuing the letter on June 7, he reports that Dr. [Richard] Brown's courtship of Ann Anderson has failed. He has sent York and some of his other enslaved persons overland with Joseph Charles to Kaskaskia. He has received word that Lieutenant Nathaniel Pryor is waiting for him with about twenty men and two boats at the mouth of the Ohio to assist their ascent of the Mississippi.Tags boats; death; Enslaved people; Letters; love; Military; Mississippi River; Missouri; Ohio River; romance; William Clark