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Box 28

 Container

Contains 60 Results:

Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 8 February 1854

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 81
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Instructions on sale of slave Lewis for Johnston Scranton & Co.; discusses Abram and alleck.  In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 2p.

Dates: 8 February 1854

Northrop, C.B. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C., 3 February 1854

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 82
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Acknowldges deed for lot of land. 1p.

Dates: 3 February 1854

Limehouse, Thomas. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, S.C.[?], 5 February 1854

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 83
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Instructions about sale of some Negroes. 1p.

Dates: 5 February 1854

Porter, A.G. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Springfield, 6 February 1854

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 84
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Price obtained for Negro Mary satisfacotry; instructions for payment. 1p.

Dates: 6 February 1854

McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 6 February 1854

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 85
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Describes newly bought Negroes; intends to buy more. 1p.

Dates: 6 February 1854

Earle, Ralph. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C., 8 February 1854

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 86
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Sale of house in Green Street to Cameron. 1p.

Dates: 8 February 1854

Simons, James. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [N.p.], 7 February 1854

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 87
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Execution of Tennent's bond and mortgage; Tucker's to be executed in Georgetown. 1p.

Dates: 7 February 1854

McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 7 February 1854

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 88
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Describes four newly bought Negroes; instructions for sale. 2p.

Dates: 7 February 1854

Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 4 February 1854

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 89
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

On financial matters. 1p.

Dates: 4 February 1854

Porter, A.G. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Woodville, 26 January 1854

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 90
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Discusses woman now in Oakes's hands. 1p.

Dates: 26 January 1854

Butler, Joel. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; St. Matthews, Ky. [?], 26 January 1854

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 91
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Instuctions about payment for servant sold. 1p.

Dates: 26 January 1854

McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 27 January 1854

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 92
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Doubts about buying Negroes due to high prices. 1p.

Dates: 27 January 1854

McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 31 January 1854

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 93
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Forwards two Negroes bought at $1725. 1p.

Dates: 31 January 1854

Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 29 January 1854

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 94
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Wants to sell land. 1p.

Dates: 29 January 1854

Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 24 January 1854

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 95
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Acknoledges payment; sends bill of sale for Skinner's man Toney.  In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.

Dates: 24 January 1854

Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 16 January 1854

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 96
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Instructions about James Skinner's boy Toney; disposal of boy Ben; Legare included to give trouble.  In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 2p.

Dates: 16 January 1854

McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 19 January 1854

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 97
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Describes Negro Isaac, bought for $1100. 2p.

Dates: 19 January 1854

Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 19 January 1854

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 98
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Oakes's unsatisfactory handling of boy Ben, sold legare; Ben to be returned immediately.  In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 2p.

Dates: 19 January 1854

Porter, A.G.  A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Woodville, 17 January 1854

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 99
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Asks value of Negro women in Charleston; describes one he wishes to sell as punishment. 3p.

Dates: 17 January 1854

Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 15 January 1854

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 100
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Boy Ben to be sent to Savannah immediately.  In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.

Dates: 15 January 1854