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Box 27

 Container

Contains 60 Results:

McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Darlington Court House, 10 May 1854

 File — Box: 27, Folder: 21
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Unable to sell Henry; offers 16 year old Negro boy and $100 in exchange. 1p.

Dates: 10 May 1854

DeLorme, A. A. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Darien, Ga., 9 May 1854

 File — Box: 27, Folder: 22
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Asks information on swamp lands. 1p.

Dates: 9 May 1854

Limehouse, Thomas A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, S.C.[?], 3 May 1854

 File — Box: 27, Folder: 23
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Instructions concerning bank note. 1p.

Dates: 3 May 1854

McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 3 May 1854

 File — Box: 27, Folder: 24
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Burkett's Negro boy not good investment; Herriot promises mcElveen refusal of girl if not sold; plans for Henry. 1p.

Dates: 3 May 1854

McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 1 May 1854

 File — Box: 27, Folder: 25
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Unfavorable state of market; Burkett's offer for boy; intends taking Henry to Wilson; chance to buy fine 16 year old girl. 2p.

Dates: 1 May 1854

Weatherby, T. C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bennettsville, S.C., 3 May 1854

 File — Box: 27, Folder: 26
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Asks girl Ellen sent to Bennettsville, with any additional bills. 1p.

Dates: 3 May 1854

Wylly & Montmollin. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 23 March 1854

 File — Box: 27, Folder: 27
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Asks for Francis Nipson be given money by Oakes for purchase of Negroes when necessary. 1p.

Dates: 23 March 1854

Prentiss, W. O. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Buzzard Roost, Ala., 30 March 1854

 File — Box: 27, Folder: 28
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

On dangerous condition of Oakes's property due to runaway slaves; two prospective purchasers. 2p.

Dates: 30 March 1854

Wright, William. Ms. L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 22 March 1854

 File — Box: 27, Folder: 29
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Asks man Bob owned by Wright delivered to W. H. Falbird.  In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.

Dates: 22 March 1854

Briscoe, E. C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Port Gibson, Miss., 30 March 1854

 File — Box: 27, Folder: 30
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Illness of newly purchased Negroes; transaction with Weatherby; price fallen. 2p.

Dates: 30 March 1854

Cooke, James. R. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Berry Hill, 19 March 1854

 File — Box: 27, Folder: 31
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Plans for transfer of stock to Hues. 1p.

Dates: 19 March 1854

Barton, J. C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 22 February 1854

 File — Box: 27, Folder: 32
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Finances for several lots. 1p.

Dates: 22 February 1854

McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 21 April 1854

 File — Box: 27, Folder: 33
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Market in Sumterville dull. 1p.

Dates: 21 April 1854

Boston & Villomayo. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 11 April 1854

 File — Box: 27, Folder: 34
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Description of several Negroes; asks market price at Charleston. 1p.

Dates: 11 April 1854

Scranton Johnston & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 14 April 1854

 File — Box: 27, Folder: 35
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Asks about sale of Lewis. 1p.

Dates: 14 April 1854

Wylly & Montmollin Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 17 April 1854

 File — Box: 27, Folder: 36
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Price of family of 3 in Savannah. 1p.

Dates: 17 April 1854

Weatherby, T. C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bennettsville, S.C., 10 April 1854

 File — Box: 27, Folder: 37
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Asks location of Negro girl Ellen.1p.

Dates: 10 April 1854

Lewis, John. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Ashepoo Ferry, S.C., 16 April 1854

 File — Box: 27, Folder: 38
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Will send Negroes to plantation; wishes to buy Brutus; cannot catch runaway slaves on Schmidt plantation. 1p.

Dates: 16 April 1854

Wright, William. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 15 April 1854

 File — Box: 27, Folder: 39
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Asks about Negro owned by Scranton Johnston & Co. 1p.

Dates: 15 April 1854

Randolph, E. G. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Winnsborough, 28 April 1854

 File — Box: 27, Folder: 40
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Purchases to be made for Grand Lodge, A.F.M. 1p.

Dates: 28 April 1854