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Receipt to John Willett for attending to people enslaved by Captain A. Steele, March 13th, 1807.
A receipt of funds transferred from Capt. A. Steele to John Willettbill for attending to the health of Steele's family, and the families of people Steele enslaves, including "negro Tom" and a "negro child" (sometimes abbreviated to "n. child"). The receipt is dated March 13th, 1807. -
Receipt to Dr. Adam Rankin for attending to people enslaved by William Christian, January 4th, 1793.
A receipt of transferred funds to Dr. Adam Rankin from William Christian, dated January 4th, 1793. Adam Rankin attended to Sam, Billy, Tom, Young Jim, Jim, Venus, and Ruth, all people enslaved by William Christian. -
Receipt to Ben Fields concerning Tom, a man enslaved by William Christian, February 6th, 1792.
A receipt of funds transferred from William Christian to Ben Fields for providing shoes for Tom, a man enslaved by William Christian. The receipt is dated February 6th, 1792. -
List of bonds from Alexander Scott Bullitt loaning out people he enslaved, 1800.
A list of bonds from Alexander Scott Bullitt loaning out enslaved people, the sixteenth in a series. The list names the slaves, the amount they were hired for, and who they were hired to, including: Venus and family, Tom and family, Charles, William Trigg, Ben, Billy, Betty, and James. -
List of bonds from Alexander Scott Bullitt loaning out people he enslaved, 1799.
A list of bonds from Alexander Scott Bullitt loaning out enslaved people, the fifteenth in a series. The list names the slaves, the amount they were hired for, and who they were hired to, including: Tom and family, William Trigg, Charles, Venus and family, Ben, Billy, and Betty. -
List of bonds from Alexander Scott Bullitt loaning out people he enslaved, 1798.
A list of bonds from Alexander Scott Bullitt loaning out enslaved people, the fourteenth in a series. The list names the slaves, the amount they were hired for, and who they were hired to, including: Tom and Family, Melissa and Chick, William Trigg, Charles, Ben, Billy, and Betty. -
List of bonds from Alexander Scott Bullitt loaning out people he enslaved, 1797.
A list of bonds from Alexander Scott Bullitt loaning out enslaved people, the thirteenth in a series. The list names the slaves, the amount they were hired for, and who they were hired to, including: Charles, Ben, Billy, Venus and family, Melisa, Bill Trigg, Hanibell, Ben and Delphia, Kiah, Simon, Cesar, Tom and family, and James. -
List of bonds from Alexander Scott Bullitt loaning out people he enslaved, 1796.
A list of bonds from Alexander Scott Bullitt loaning out enslaved people, the twelfth in a series. The list names the slaves, the amount they were hired for, and who they were hired to, including: Venus and family, Tom and family, William Trigg, Charles, Ben, Billy, Kiah, Cesar, Hanibell, Delphia and Simon, James, and Ben. -
List of bonds from Alexander Scott Bullitt loaning out people he enslaved, 1795.
A list of bonds from Alexander Scott Bullitt loaning out enslaved people, the eleventh in a series. The list names the slaves, the amount they were hired for, and who they were hired to, including: Hanibell, James, William Trigg, Ben, Charles, Venus and family, Tom and family, Cesar, Delphia and Simon, Kiah, and Ben. -
List of bonds for people enslaved by William Christian, April 10th, 1803.
An account of bonds for the estate of William Christian, dated April 10th, 1803. Tom and his family were hired to another enslaver for the year 1799. Delphia and her husband, Simon, were hired for the year of 1790. -
Letters to John C. Bullitt from Helen Bullitt and Martha Bullitt concerning the health of people enslaved by the Bullitt family, February 1st and 3rd, 1847.
A letter from Helen Martin Bullitt and Martha Bell Bullitt to their brother, John C. Bullitt, dated February 1st and 3rd, 1847. Both Helen and Martha refer to the health of the people enslaved by the Bullitt family, including: Tom, Henry Shipp, Jim, Eliza Julia Courtenay, Caroline Courtenay, Tinah, Dollie, Smith, and Louisiana/Louisa Taylor (referred to as Teush). Martha writes that Smith, Louisiana's youngest child, has fallen sick. Both transcript and original is available. -
Letter to William C. Bullitt from Davy Steward discussing Tom, a man Bullitt enslaves, January 6th, 1826.
A letter from Davy Steward (Beargrass) to William Christian Bullitt discussing Tom, a man enslaved by William Bullitt, and how he is “without a master” and “anxious that [Davy Steward] hire him.” The letter is dated January 6th, 1826. -
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 -
Letter to John C. Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt discussing people enslaved by the Bullitt family, October 29th, 1849.
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt to John C. Bullitt (Lynnford, Kentucky), dated October 29th, 1849. In this letter, Mildred Ann Bullitt describes the health of Milton, Sabra, and Dolly. Mildred also mentions Samuel, Dinah, Tom, Eliza, Lucy, and Louisa Taylor.Tags Dinah; Dolly; Eliza; John C. Bullitt; Louisa Taylor; Louisiana Taylor; Lucy; Lynnford; Mildred Ann Bullitt; Milton; Sabra; Samuel; Tom -
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 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 Mildred Ann Bullitt concerning slave labor, August 7th, 1841.
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to her son John C. Bullitt (Danville), dated August 7th, 1841. Mildred Ann Bullitt informs John on the daily lives of the people she enslaves. She writes that "Nathan is delighted at being among the very best cutters."Tags Daniel; Danville; Fanny; John C. Bullitt; Louis; Massie; Mildred Ann Bullitt; Nathan; Oxmoor; Tom -
Letter to John C. Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt concerning slave labor for hemp, February 9th, 1842.
A letter from Mildred Ann Bullitt (Oxmoor) to her son John C. Bullitt (Danville), dated February 9th, 1842. Mildred Ann Bullitt informs him of family illnesses and says that "the black family have kept unusually well," and that they are breaking hemp, which has exceeded William's expectations. She tells him which enslaved people were the fastest hemp breakers: Jim, Harry, and Nathan.Tags Danville; Harry; Harry Howard; Helen; Jim; Jimmy; John C. Bullitt; John Gordon; Little Jimmy; Mildred Ann Bullitt; Nathan; Oxmoor; Tom -
Letter to John C. Bullitt from Mildred Ann Bullitt concerning Newton and Mike, two men enslaved by the Bullitt family, February 6th, 1846.
In a letter from February 6th, 1846, Mildred Ann Bullitt (at Oxmoor) writes to her son John (in Clarksville, Tennessee) that his father, William Christian Bullitt, gave Newton and Mike, two men previously enslaved by Bullitt, to George Philips. She also writes that the other enslaved people on the plantation ask about John in his absence.