Letter from Lemuel Wells to Charles Wells, 24 November 1827
Item
Title
Letter from Lemuel Wells to Charles Wells, 24 November 1827
Description
Wells writes about trading along the Ohio River, the recent sale of one of his enslaved women named Hannah for $200, discusses current prices in Natchez and Nashville for apples, cider, flour, and other goods. Notes his location as “150 miles below the Falls” and promises to write again when he reaches Natchez.
Creator
Source
The Filson Historical Society Manuscript Collection
Date
Type
Identifier
Mss. C W
Collection
Citation
Wells, Lemuel, “Letter from Lemuel Wells to Charles Wells, 24 November 1827,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed March 28, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5441.