Box 27
Contains 60 Results:
McElveen, A. J. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumpterville, S.C., 5 June 1854
Request delivery to J.A. Garrett the girl Nancy and help in selling her. 2 p.
Barnes, James. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C., May 1854
On collection of debt from T.N. Gadsden. 2 p.
King, Jesse. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Milledgville, Ga., 30 May 1854
On proposed purchase of lot of young male Negroes; enquires about J.M. Gilchrist. 1 p.
McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 30 May 1854
Buisness brisk, prices low; discusses J.J. Richardson. 1 p.
Scranton, Johnston & Co. Ms. L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 8 February 1854
Has forwarded Negro Lewis for sale, describing him. 1 p.
Barber, F. C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 17 February 1854
Asks advice on sale of remaing slaves, and obtaining money at New Orleans. 1 p.
Whaley, William T., Jr. A.L.S.to Ziba B. Oakes; John's Island, S.C., 5 June 1854
Asks help in locating runaway, Caleb, sold him by Oakes. 1 p.
McElveen, A. J. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 4 June 1854
Has not yet sold Henry; difficulty in making purchases; proposes to go to Richmond. 1 p.
Wylly & Montmollin. Ms.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 19 May 1854
Report decline in sales and prices of Negroes. 1 p.
Bass, N. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Macon, Ga., 26 May 1854
Asks if mechanic advertised for sale can work in both wood and iron. 1 p.
McKnight, W. H. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumpter District, S.C., 25 May 1854
Asks about sale and payment for boy left with Oakes. 1 p.
McElveen, A. J. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumpterville, S.C., 27 May 1854
Henry still unsold, after unsatisfactory offer; asks if Garrett has collected girl; J.S. Richardson must raise money. 2 p.
Independent Order of Oddfellows. A.L.S. to Ziba Oakes; Charleston; S.C.., 17 May 1854
Resolve addressed to Z.B. Oakes requesting that Lodge remove present hall. 1 p.
McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Kingstree, S.C., 29 May 1854
Joe's physical condition when McRae sold him; two Negro children offered at $900. 1 p.
McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 18 May 1854
Favorable statements on Garrett's character. 1 p.
McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville. S. C., 16 May 1854
Trouble about Joe; desire for Dr. McRae's testimony; purchase of Nancy. 2 p.
Martin, W. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; New Orleans, 15 May 1854
Information on Charleston market. 1 p.
McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 15 May 1854
Reports purchase of Negro and intention of sending him direct to Oakes; nothing to be done about Joe till Dr. McRae interviewed. 1 p.
McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 13 May 1854
Intends thorough investigation about Joe; chance to exchange woman and child for prime young man. 1 p.
Hill, A. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Shreveport, La., 5 May 1854
Asks cost of buying and shipping to New Orleans a few young Negroes. 1 p.
