Browse Items (23 total)
-
Undated manuscript describing life on Oxmoor plantation and the lives of Louisiana Taylor and Lucinda, two women enslaved by Mildred Ann Bullitt
An undated manuscript written by Annie C. Courtenay, describing life at Oxmoor plantation. Courtenay describes how Mildred Ann Bullitt, Louisiana Taylor, and Lucinda would sew and knit all the clothes worn by the people enslaved by the Bullitt family. Louisiana Taylor and Lucinda were two women enslaved by Mildred Ann Bullitt. Courtenay also describes the living conditions of the enslaved people at Oxmoor, William Christian Bullitt, and the cholera epidemic. -
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. -
Letter to John C. Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt mentioning Lucinda, a woman enslaved by the Bullitt family, April 3rd, 1851.
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to her son, John C. Bullitt (Lynnford), dated April 3rd, 1851. Mildred mentions making Lucinda, a woman she enslaves, paint the porch. -
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 -
Deed of Trust between John Fry and Joshua Fry, November 5, 1811, and bill of sale for Moses, April 18th, 1811.
A deed of trust between John Fry and his father Joshua Fry, dated November 5th, 1811. In this deed, the people enslaved by the Fry family are listed by name and gender.
(Men:) Billy, Harry, Banthett, Bob, Peter, Davy, Lut, Hercules (Women:) Sally, Milly, Flora, Joice, Betty, Venus and two Lucy's (Girls:) Lucinda, Jennie, Jes, Flora, Penelope, Mary, Lucy (Boys:) Robin, Moris, Jack, Phil, Elijah, Gabriel, Sampson, and two Jacobs.
There is also a bill of sale for Moses attached to the deed, dated April 18th, 1811. Moses was sold by John Fry to Abraham Nichols. -
Letter to Thomas Walker Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt, November 25, 1861
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to her son, Thomas Walker Bullitt (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), dated November 25th, 1861. Mildred writes that so many enslaved people have died that "the whole place will be depopulated." She mentions George Washington and Lucinda, two people enslaved by the Bullitt family, by name. -
Letter to Thomas Walker Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt, October 22, 1861
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to her son, Thomas Walker Bullitt (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), dated October 22nd, 1861. Mildred mentions Lucinda, a woman she enslaved, and her failing health. She also writes that the Bullitt family have decided to rent out Oxmoor and move the people they enslave to Cottonwood. Mildred writes that her husband, William Christian Bullitt, is "discouraged by the difficulty in managing them [enslaved people] to get any work done." -
Letter to Thomas Walker Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt, October 7, 1861
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to her son, Thomas Walker Bullitt (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), dated October 7th, 1861. Mildred mentions Lucinda, a woman she enslaved, and her illness. -
Letter to Thomas Walker Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt, September 21, 1861
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to her son, Thomas Walker Bullitt (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), dated September 21st, 1861. Mildred mentions the health of Lucinda, a woman enslaved by the Bullitt family, and thinks she will pass soon from illness. Mildred writes that "Uncle Bill looks as though he would outlive us all, black and white." -
Letter to Thomas Walker Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt, July 11, 1859
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to her son, Thomas Walker Bullitt (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), dated July 11th, 1859. Mildred goes into detail of her experience as an enslaver for the past forty years. Mildred mentions the death of Henry Shipp, an enslaved man who was a carriage driver, and was married to Eliza Julia. She also mentions Lucinda and Tinah, people also enslaved by the Bullitt family, in passing. -
Letter to Thomas Walker Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt discussing Lucinda, a woman enslaved by the Bullitt family, June 25th, 1858.
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to her son Thomas Walker Bullitt (Danville), dated June 25th, 1858. Mildred writes that Lucinda is making raspberry jam, and that "the stone masons are at work getting up rock for the new negro houses." -
Letter to the Bullitt Children from Mildred Ann Bullitt concerning the health of people enslaved by the Bullitt family, August 1858.
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to her children (Danville), dated August 1858. Mildred names the following enslaved people and describes their health: Caroline, Lucinda, Sabra, Waller, Parker, and Ben. -
Letter to John C. Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt concerning the health of people enslaved by the Bullitt family, November 14th, 1861.
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to her son John C. Bullitt (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), dated November 14th, 1861. Mildred describes the illness of Lucinda, an enslaved woman at Oxmoor, and says she will die soon. She also discusses in great detail the situation in Missouri where federal troops had plundered farms and taken slaves who "being unwilling to go and they were tied like dogs to the wagons." Mildred also names Cesar and "Vulcan, as George Reedy was called." Mildred also mentions the Montogmery family in Missouri being "robbed of their negroes." -
Letter to John C. Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt concerning the health of people enslaved by the Bullitt family, January 6th, 1850.
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to her son John (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) she gives him news of the slaves' illnesses and writes that it's, "the nature of the darkies to take every advantage." The letter is dated January 6th, 1850. Mildred Ann Bullitt mentions the following enslaved persons by name: Caroline, Tom, Samuel, Armstead, Betsy, Charity, Louisa Taylor, Lucinda, Beck, Smith, Judy, Wallace, Eliza Julia, and Cynthia. -
Letter to John C. Bullitt from Helen Bullitt and Martha Bullitt concerning the health of people enslaved by the Bullitt family, dated October 2nd, 1846.
A letter from Helen Bullitt and Martha Bullitt (Oxmoor) to their brother John C. Bullitt (Clarksville, Tennessee), dated October 2nd, 1846. Helen writes that many of the people enslaved by the Bullitt family are ill, including: Nathan, Samuel, "Uncle Little Bill," Mary, Titus, John Coleman, Milton, Eliza Julia, Henry Shipp, Tom, Jim, and "Mammy" (most likely Beck). Martha describes how Titus, a person enslaved by the Bullitt family, was almost burnt to death, and mentions other enslaved people, including: Lewis, Lucinda, Chavy, and Louisa Taylor (labelled as Teush). Helen also mentions Henry Shipp, an enslaved carriage driver, and his conversation with his wife, Eliza Julia, (who is enslaved by another enslaver): "Cousin Annie was out here Thursday and Wednesday, Julia was out here last Wednesday and Henry was showing her a picture and says, 'Look baby see dat house full wid a heap or little wifes in it, but me and you aint dar; is we baby?"Tags Beck; Chavy; Clarksville; Eliza Julia; Eliza Julia Courtenay; Helen Bullitt; Henry Shipp; Jim; John C. Bullitt; John Coleman; Julia; Lewis; Little Bill; Louisa Taylor; Louisiana Taylor; Lucinda; Martha Bullitt; Mary; Milton; Nathan; Nell; Nelly Martin; Oxmoor; Sam; Samuel; Tennessee; Titus; Tom; Uncle Bill; Uncle Little Bill -
Letter to John C. Bullitt from Martha Bullitt concerning Lucinda, a woman enslaved by the Bullitt family, March 6th, 1846.
In a letter from March 6th, 1846, Martha Bullitt (at Oxmoor) writes to her brother John (in Clarksville) about some of the people enslaved by the Bullitt family. Martha writes that Lucinda is at the sugar camp. Lucinda says the trees won't run well this year. -
Letter to John C. Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt concerning the health of the people they enslave, January 3rd, 1845.
In a letter from January 3rd, 1845, Mildred Ann Bullitt (at Oxmoor) to her son John (in Lexington) about the health of people enslaved by the Bullitt family. She writes, "Rachel has been declining ever since you left; Mary is not considered by any means out of danger, poor Diana looks wretchedly. I fear her situation is most critical. Lucinda is still unable to bear exertion. Dinah is now very unwell and several of the black children are sick." -
Letter to John C. Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt concerning the health of people enslaved by the Bullitt family, July 13th, 1842.
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to her son John C. Bullitt (Danville), dated July 13th, 1842. Mildred Ann Bullitt informs John of the enslaved peoples at Oxmoor plantation who are ill, and that James has been weaned from Beck, an enslaved woman. In this letter, George is confirmed to be Lucinda's son.Tags Aunt Cocke; Beck; Bubby John; Danville; George; Helen; James; Jimmy; John C. Bullitt; Lucinda; Mildred Ann Bullitt; Oxmoor; Smith; Sue; Tom -
Letter to John C. Bullitt from Martha B. Bullitt mentioning Lucinda, March 6th, 1841.
A letter from Martha Bullitt (Louisville) to John C. Bullitt (Danville), dated March 6th, 1841. Martha mentions that their mother, Mildred Ann Bullitt, and Lucinda, an enslaved woman, are making molasses. She also mentions the hemp house. -
Inventory of Alexander Scott Bullitt's estate, June 8th, 1816.
An account of Alexander Scott Bullitt's estate after his death in 1815. This account lists all of the people Alexander Scott Bullitt enslaved, and who they would be transferred to after his death, including: Young Jimmy, Bol, Young Molly, Stafford, Matthew, Old Phill, Old Rose, Old Abby, Pris, Big Rachael, Big George, Jerry, Lucinda, Young Dave, Dry Run Dave, Lucy Jenkins, Cale, Mima, Violet (her three children Albert, George, Stephen), Amy (and her child Selva), Big Harry, Hannah Sinai (and her child Eli), Welles, Ned, Barcus, Dry Run Mose, Rachel (and her two children Jerry and William), Rachel (and her children Harrison, Jacob, Ruth, and Nelly), Polly, Pris, Letty, Young Moses, Little John, Abram, Big Bill, Hope, Little Bill, Celia (and her three youngest children, Titus, Dolly, and Abraham), Betsy, Young Rachel (and her three children Sally, Elliot, and an infant), Dinah (and her child Louisa), Ake, Amy, Frank, Big Jack, Cambell, Jim, Stephen, Zack, Lydia (and her youngest child Lucy), Lidia (and her children Aggy and Anthony), Old Jimmy, Winny (and her four youngest children John, Nancy, Sam, and Willis), Venus (and her child Maria), Old Polly, Tener, Sam, Sarah (and her child Harry), Peter, Old Judah, Charles, Molly Perkins (and her two children Sam and Sally), Daniel, Kisea (and her two youngest children, Penny and Jack, and her two oldest children, Matilda and Adam), Darkey (and her child Mary), Dry Run Jude (and her two children Charles and Winney).Tags Abraham; Abram; Adam; Aggy; Ake; Albert; Amy; Anthony; Barcus; Betsy; Big Bill; Big George; Big Harry; Big Jack; Big Rachael; Bol; Bullitt, Alexander Scott; Cale; Cambell; Celia; Charles; Daniel; Darkey; Dinah; Dolly; Dry Run Dave; Dry Run Jude; Dry Run Mose; Eli; Elliot; Frank; George; Hannah Sinai; Harrison; Harry; Hope; Jack; Jacob; Jerry; Jim; John; Kisea; Letty; Lidia; Little Bill; Little John; Louisa Taylor; Louisiana Taylor; Lucinda; Lucy; Lucy Jenkins; Lydia; Maria; Mary; Matilda; Matthew; Mima; Molly Perkins; Nancy; Ned; Nelly; Old Abby; Old Jimmy; Old Judah; Old Phill; Old Polly; Old Rose; Penny; Peter; Polly; Pris; Rachel; Ruth; Sally; Sam; Sarah; Selva; Stafford; Stephen; Tener; Titus; Venus; Violet; Welles; William; Willis; Winney; Winny; Young Dave; Young Jimmy; Young Molly; Young Moses; Young Rachel; Zack