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Letter to John C. Bullitt from Martha and Helen Bullitt mentioning the people they enslave, December 16th, 1846.
Two attached letters from Helen and Martha Bullitt (Oxmoor) to their brother, John C. Bullitt (Clarkesville, Tennessee), dated December 16th and 27th, 1846. They mention multiple people enslaved by the Bullitt family: Daniel, Henry, Tinah, “Mammy” (who may by Louisiana Taylor), Sabra, and Julia. Mildred describes a friend of Josh Bullitt (John’s brother) as being a “Jewess.” -
Il paese de' Cherachesi, con la parte occidentale, della Carolina Settentrionle, e della Virginia, 1778
Map showing the trans-Appalachian region in Kentucky and Tennessee west to the Mississippi and includes rivers, mountains, forts, Indigenous nations and English settlements. -
Letter to John C. Bullitt from William and Mildred Bullitt mentioning Titus, February 19th, 1846.
Two letters, attached in transcription, from William Christian Bullitt and Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to their son, John C. Bullitt (Clarkesville, Tennessee), dated February 19th, 1846. The letter briefly mentions Titus, a man enslaved by William Christian Bullitt, and other people who might be enslaved by the Bullitt family, including: Henry, Tom, Jim, and James.Tags Clarkesville; Henry; James; Jim; Mildred Ann Bullitt; Oxmoor; Tennessee; Titus; Tom; William Christian Bullitt -
Travels on an inland voyage: through the states of New-York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee and through the territories of Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi and New- Orleans: performed in the years 1807 and 1808: including a tour of nearly six thousand miles
Covers travels through Ohio and Kentucky and observations on mammoth bones (antiquities), floating mills, land prices and navigating the Ohio. Covers types of river transportation and shipment of goods between Natchez and Kentucky. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Mrs. Roger Eastman, December 15th, 1893.
Eastman writes to Weller to thank him for answering her first letter asking about adopting a child. She also asks questions about the available children, including their nationality, legitimacy, and desirability. Letter marked Nashville, TN. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Mrs. R. S. Evans, May 30th, 1894.
Evans writes to the Home regarding a little girl in Tennessee whom she wants to be taken into the Home. She says that the "child is making her home in this city with an uncle and aunt," but she wants to "get the child from her present surroundings before it is too late." Letter marked Bowling Green, KY. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Mrs. M. L. L. Cunningham, December 3rd, 1894.
Cunningham writes to Weller that she received his letter from the 12th and is "going to do as you told me. Get married." She says that she is getting married on Thursday before Christmas and that "He is able to take care of us all so don’t let them go and I will come after them." She says she will come within 3-4 weeks. Letter marked Memphis, TN. In a letter from 3 Dec 1894, Cunningham thanks Weller for keeping her "little darling children." She says that she has been sick and will come for her children in about 3 weeks. Letter marked Memphis, TN. In an undated letter in box 12, Lele writes to Weller regarding her "babes," asking how they are doing, "what they say about Mama not coming back," and asking him to not let anyone take them. She says that she knows she "can take them myself after awhile." Letter marked Memphis, TN. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Mrs. M. L. L. Cunningham, November 13th, 1894.
Cunningham writes to Weller that she received his letter from the 12th and is "going to do as you told me. Get married." She says that she is getting married on Thursday before Christmas and that "He is able to take care of us all so don’t let them go and I will come after them." She says she will come within 3-4 weeks. Letter marked Memphis, TN. In a letter from 3 Dec 1894, Cunningham thanks Weller for keeping her "little darling children." She says that she has been sick and will come for her children in about 3 weeks. Letter marked Memphis, TN. In an undated letter in box 12, Lele writes to Weller regarding her "babes," asking how they are doing, "what they say about Mama not coming back," and asking him to not let anyone take them. She says that she knows she "can take them myself after awhile." Letter marked Memphis, TN.
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Letter to John C. Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt mentioning the women she enslaves, April 1st, 1847.
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to her son, John C. Bullitt (Clarkesville, Tennessee), dated April 1st, 1847. Mildred mentions some of the women she enslaves, including Charity and Eliza, and their work in the kitchen. -
Letter to John C. Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt mentioning Betsy, a woman she enslaves, November 13th, 1846.
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to her son, John C. Bullitt (Clarkesville, Tennessee), dated November 13th, 1846. Mildred mentions Betsy and her work in the kitchen, and asks John to write a “special message to Cynthia.” -
Letter to John C. Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt concerning the health of people enslaved by the Bullitt family, June 3rd, 1847.
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to John C. Bullitt (Clarkesville, Tennessee), dated June 3rd, 1847. Mildred Ann Bullitt writes about Mac's death and the health of Mary, Smith, Louisa, and Beck Taylor. Both original and transcript available. -
Letter to John C. Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt concerning the health of Smith, a boy enslaved by the Bullitt family, February 18th, 1847.
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to John C. Bullitt (Clarksville, Tennessee), dated February 18th, 1847. Mildred quotes a message from the enslaved boy Smith, enslaved woman Louisiana/Louisa Taylor's youngest child, in her letter to John, "I asked Smith what I should say to you for him, he said, 'Tell him howdy, & that I's got two pigs.'" Mildred also mentions Sabra, an enslaved woman, having a new baby. -
Letter to John C. Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt concerning the health of people enslaved by the Bullitt family, December 19th, 1846.
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to her son John C. Bullitt (Clarksville), dated December 19th, 2021. She discusses the health of some people enslaved by the Bullitt family, including: Henry, Martha, Warfield, Josh, Beck, Mac, and Jody. Both the transcript and the original are available. -
Letter to John C. Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt concerning the health of people enslaved by the Bullitt family, September 23rd, 1846.
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (n.p.) to her son John C. Bullitt (Clarksville, Tennessee), dated September 23rd, 1846. Mildred mentions that many of the people she enslaves are ill, including: Frank, Nathan, Little, and Titus.Tags Beck; Charity; Clarksville; Frank; John C. Bullitt; Little; Mildred Ann Bullitt; Nathan; Puss; Tennessee; Titus -
Letter to John C. Bullitt from Martha Bullitt with a message from Louisiana Taylor, April 25th, 1846.
A letter from Martha Bullitt (Oxmoor) to her brother John C. Bullitt (Clarksville, Tennessee), dated April 25th, 1846. Martha relays a message Louisa Taylor, also referred to as mammy Teush, to John Bullitt. Martha writes, "Teush has just been in here, giving me a discourse on various subjects; she says 'Tell Mas' John to make haste and get married; she wants to sle him mightily.'" This letter was written a year before Martha Bullitt's death. -
Letter to Arthur Peter from James Waters, August 1st, 1886.
Letter to Arthur Peter from James Waters, principal of The Eclectic and Normal, a high school for both sexes. James Waters is returning the photo of an orphan girl Arthur wanted to send to this high school, yet the high school is having to take a couple other children from a different distinction, and they are unsure if they can take another student at the moment. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from J. P. Bell, November 13th, 1894.
Bell writes to the Home asking to "get a girl 11 or 12 years of age to live with [his] wife as a companion." He says to include the full particulars of adoption, and that he has references and bond if required. Letter marked Bell, KY. In a letter from 22 Oct 1894, Bell writes that he and his wife want a girl "not as a servant but as a child, to be cared for, trained and educated as [their] own." He specifies that they want to apprentice the girl, and that they have a three month old baby. He includes a recommendation from Dr. Clardy. Letter marked Bell, KY. A letter from 25 Oct 1894 from J. D. Clardy provides reference for the Bell's character, and states that he knows "no family in the county where in my judgement a child would find a more congenial home and be better trained and cared for." Letter marked Newstead, KY. In a letter from 27 Oct 1894, Bell asks if they can keep the child for 30 or 90 days to see if her temperament and disposition are suitable to them, and if not, if they would be able to return her. Letter marked Bell, KY. In a letter from 1 Nov 1894, Bell writes a letter to send $5 and says to "furnish her what is necessary for her fare and check on [him] for the amount." He asks for her to be sent right away. Letter marked Bell, KY. In a letter from 5 Nov 1894, Bell writes to Weller with the required bond and asks for the child to be sent "right away to Clarksville, Tenn in care of Dr. H. E. Deach." He explains that she will change cars to come to Douglas Sta. on the C and P Division of L and N. Letter marked Bell, KY. In a letter from 13 Nov 1894, Bell says that "our little daughter, Sammie Bales, arrived safely and on time." He says that she seems pleased and contented, and hopes they will "all be pleased after [they] are better acquainted." Letter marked Bell, KY. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from J. P. Bell, November 5th, 1894.
Bell writes to the Home asking to "get a girl 11 or 12 years of age to live with [his] wife as a companion." He says to include the full particulars of adoption, and that he has references and bond if required. Letter marked Bell, KY. In a letter from 22 Oct 1894, Bell writes that he and his wife want a girl "not as a servant but as a child, to be cared for, trained and educated as [their] own." He specifies that they want to apprentice the girl, and that they have a three month old baby. He includes a recommendation from Dr. Clardy. Letter marked Bell, KY. A letter from 25 Oct 1894 from J. D. Clardy provides reference for the Bell's character, and states that he knows "no family in the county where in my judgement a child would find a more congenial home and be better trained and cared for." Letter marked Newstead, KY. In a letter from 27 Oct 1894, Bell asks if they can keep the child for 30 or 90 days to see if her temperament and disposition are suitable to them, and if not, if they would be able to return her. Letter marked Bell, KY. In a letter from 1 Nov 1894, Bell writes a letter to send $5 and says to "furnish her what is necessary for her fare and check on [him] for the amount." He asks for her to be sent right away. Letter marked Bell, KY. In a letter from 5 Nov 1894, Bell writes to Weller with the required bond and asks for the child to be sent "right away to Clarksville, Tenn in care of Dr. H. E. Deach." He explains that she will change cars to come to Douglas Sta. on the C and P Division of L and N. Letter marked Bell, KY. In a letter from 13 Nov 1894, Bell says that "our little daughter, Sammie Bales, arrived safely and on time." He says that she seems pleased and contented, and hopes they will "all be pleased after [they] are better acquainted." Letter marked Bell, KY. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from J. P. Bell, November 12th, 1894.
Bell writes to the Home asking to "get a girl 11 or 12 years of age to live with [his] wife as a companion." He says to include the full particulars of adoption, and that he has references and bond if required. Letter marked Bell, KY. In a letter from 22 Oct 1894, Bell writes that he and his wife want a girl "not as a servant but as a child, to be cared for, trained and educated as [their] own." He specifies that they want to apprentice the girl, and that they have a three month old baby. He includes a recommendation from Dr. Clardy. Letter marked Bell, KY. A letter from 25 Oct 1894 from J. D. Clardy provides reference for the Bell's character, and states that he knows "no family in the county where in my judgement a child would find a more congenial home and be better trained and cared for." Letter marked Newstead, KY. In a letter from 27 Oct 1894, Bell asks if they can keep the child for 30 or 90 days to see if her temperament and disposition are suitable to them, and if not, if they would be able to return her. Letter marked Bell, KY. In a letter from 1 Nov 1894, Bell writes a letter to send $5 and says to "furnish her what is necessary for her fare and check on [him] for the amount." He asks for her to be sent right away. Letter marked Bell, KY. In a letter from 5 Nov 1894, Bell writes to Weller with the required bond and asks for the child to be sent "right away to Clarksville, Tenn in care of Dr. H. E. Deach." He explains that she will change cars to come to Douglas Sta. on the C and P Division of L and N. Letter marked Bell, KY. In a letter from 13 Nov 1894, Bell says that "our little daughter, Sammie Bales, arrived safely and on time." He says that she seems pleased and contented, and hopes they will "all be pleased after [they] are better acquainted." Letter marked Bell, KY. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from J. P. Bell, October 27th, 1894.
Bell writes to the Home asking to "get a girl 11 or 12 years of age to live with [his] wife as a companion." He says to include the full particulars of adoption, and that he has references and bond if required. Letter marked Bell, KY. In a letter from 22 Oct 1894, Bell writes that he and his wife want a girl "not as a servant but as a child, to be cared for, trained and educated as [their] own." He specifies that they want to apprentice the girl, and that they have a three month old baby. He includes a recommendation from Dr. Clardy. Letter marked Bell, KY. A letter from 25 Oct 1894 from J. D. Clardy provides reference for the Bell's character, and states that he knows "no family in the county where in my judgement a child would find a more congenial home and be better trained and cared for." Letter marked Newstead, KY. In a letter from 27 Oct 1894, Bell asks if they can keep the child for 30 or 90 days to see if her temperament and disposition are suitable to them, and if not, if they would be able to return her. Letter marked Bell, KY. In a letter from 1 Nov 1894, Bell writes a letter to send $5 and says to "furnish her what is necessary for her fare and check on [him] for the amount." He asks for her to be sent right away. Letter marked Bell, KY. In a letter from 5 Nov 1894, Bell writes to Weller with the required bond and asks for the child to be sent "right away to Clarksville, Tenn in care of Dr. H. E. Deach." He explains that she will change cars to come to Douglas Sta. on the C and P Division of L and N. Letter marked Bell, KY. In a letter from 13 Nov 1894, Bell says that "our little daughter, Sammie Bales, arrived safely and on time." He says that she seems pleased and contented, and hopes they will "all be pleased after [they] are better acquainted." Letter marked Bell, KY.