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Contract hiring Celia and her four children, all enslaved by the Bullitt family, January 30th, 1818.
A contract hiring Celia and her four youngest children to William Hite for the year 1818, dated January 30th, 1818. Celia and her children were enslaved by William Christian Bullitt and, as per this contract, were loaned out to William Hite for a…
Contract hiring Celia, Titus, Absolam, and Dolly, people enslaved by the Bullitt family, December 16th, 1816.
A contract between William Christian Bullitt and William Hite, dated December 16th, 1816. In this contract, Hite hires Celia and (presumably her) children: Titus, Absolam, and Dolly. All persons listed are enslaved under William Bullitt, and are…
Last Will and Testament of Alexander Scott Bullitt, August 24th, 1815.
Alexander Scott Bullitt's last will and testament, dated August 24th, 1815, and probated on May 13th, 1816. This document mentions all the people enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, including: Jenny (and her four children Bobb, Molly, Stafford,…
Receipt to Dr. Glass for attending to a boy William C. Bullitt enslaved, July 1st, 1819.
A receipt of funds transferred to Dr. Glass from William Christian Bullitt for attending to a boy Bullitt enslaved, dated July 1st, 1819. At the time of Dr. Glass's services, the boy was employed by William Hite. Per previous records, the boy may be…
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Surgeon at Work, 1964
In this early and smaller work, Harold Berg honors the memory of his deceased brother Alfred who was also a surgeon. For many years this mosaic hung…