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Richard Taylor deed, 11 November 1824
Deed from Richard Taylor of Oldham County to his daughter, Matilda Robertson, for his farm of 175 acres with other property, including nine enslaved persons. -
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. -
Iron Link
Small circular iron ring that was most likely part of a bigger link of chain. This link was found in a Kentucky basement said to hold enslaved people. It is an example of the type of restraints used on those in bondage and a stark reminder of the inhumane conditions enslavers forced upon those they enslaved. By 1800, there were more than 40,000 enslaved men and women living on the Kentucky frontier. -
Linen and cotton sheet, circa 1820-1830
An 'M's & O's' patterned sheet made of linen and cotton. The family narratives for this linen sheet states that it was made in 1816 by Betsy Breckinridge Meredith, sister of John Breckinridge. Family narrative also states the flax was grown, spun, and woven by enslaved people on the Winton Plantation. Enslaved women and men were skilled spinners, weavers, and seamstress on the frontier. Their skilled labor made life easier and more comfortable for their enslavers. -
Travels through the states of North America, and the provinces of upper and lower Canada, during the years 1795, 1796, and 1797.
Includes view of the natural Rock Bridge, houses, conditions of the enslaved peoples,the land, cultivating tobacco, lower classes of people in Virginia, unhealthy apperances, the Shenandoa Valley, German immigratnts, landscapes, military titles that are common in America, Irish immigrants, etc.Tags African American; agriculture; canada; climate; clothing; clover; enslaved persons; enslavement; European Immigrants; farming; fashion; german immigrants; immigration; irish immigrants; military titles; natural history; natural rock bridge; nature; public health; social class; tobacco; travel; travelogue; wheat; Women -
Hiring out agreement between Thomas Marshall and Adam Beatty for an enslaved woman named Patsy, 1805
Hiring out agreement between Thomas Marshall and Adam Beatty for an enslaved woman named Patsy. Document mentions the price but also that he is required to supply her with specific items of clothing. -
Hiring out between Winslow Parker and Adam Beatty for an enslaved man named Henry, 1805
Hiring out between Winslow Parker and Adam Beatty for an enslaved man named Henry. -
List of goods being sold, 15 November 1815
A list of goods being sold, including an enslaved woman named Daphne. -
Letter to John Corlis, 8 May 1816
Letter dicsusses enslaved persons working on a plantation. -
Slavery document, 26 August 1813
Document regarding the sale of an enslaved man named Bob. -
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. -
Bill of sale for an enslaved girl, 21 December 1795
Bill of sale for an enslaved girl named Fan. -
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. -
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.