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Box 30

 Container

Contains 60 Results:

McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 4 August 1853

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 201
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Descibes Negreoes purchased; railroad broken down, but will ship when possible. 2 p.

Dates: 4 August 1853

Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 4 August 1853

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 202
Call Number: MS Am. 322
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Asks value of Negro described.  In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1 p.

Dates: 4 August 1853

Adams, Robert S. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Richmond, Va., 29 July 1853

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 203
Call Number: MS Am. 322
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Directions for sending Negroes to Wilmington. 1 p.

Dates: 29 July 1853

Ring, G.E. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C., 29 July 1853

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 204
Call Number: MS Am. 322
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On gathering of peaches at Oakes's farm; storm at Charleston damaged railroad. 2 p.

Dates: 29 July 1853

Richardson, John J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 28 July 1853

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 205
Call Number: MS Am. 322
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Asks about Philip's health and prosects of sale. 1 p.

Dates: 28 July 1853

McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 29 July 1853

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 206
Call Number: MS Am. 322
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Recent purchases of Negroes; Richardson anxious to sell one; Emily not sold. 2 p.

Dates: 29 July 1853

Nicholson, W.M. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Chester Court House, S.C. [?], 27 July 1853

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 207
Call Number: MS Am. 322
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Negroes Charlotte and Roxana at Checter awaiting orders. 1 p.

Dates: 27 July 1853

Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 27 July 1853

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 208
Call Number: MS Am. 322
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Offers $25 for capture of Peter. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1 p.

Dates: 27 July 1853

Ring, G.E. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken, S.C., 26 July 1853

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 209
Call Number: MS Am. 322
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Trouble with Riggs over farm and disposal of stock and furniture. 2 p.

Dates: 26 July 1853

Barnes, William. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Atlanta, Ga., 25 July 1853

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 210
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Asks about insurance. 1 p.

Dates: 25 July 1853

Otey, Thomas. A.L.S. to [Ziba B. Oakes?]; Richmond, Va., 23 July 1853

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 211
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

High prices for Negroes at Richmond; anxious to furnish some. 1 p.

Dates: 23 July 1853

Adams, Robert S. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Stantonsburg, N.C., 22 July 1853

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 212
Call Number: MS Am. 322
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Asks number of Negrows bought and when they will reach Wilmington. 1 p.

Dates: 22 July 1853

Bailey, W. E. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Waynesville, Ga., 21 July 1853

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 213
Call Number: MS Am. 322
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On papers for sale of house. 2 p.

Dates: 21 July 1853

Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 15 July 1853

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 214
Call Number: MS Am. 322
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Asks original homes of runaway negroes january and Peter.  In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1 p.

Dates: 15 July 1853

McElveen, A.J. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 13 July 1853

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 215
Call Number: MS Am. 322
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Sends newly bought Negro to Charleston. 1 p.

Dates: 13 July 1853

McElveen, A.J. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 10 July 1853

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 216
Call Number: MS Am. 322
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Purchase of Negro boy at $775; refused to pay $700 for girl. 1 p.

Dates: 10 July 1853

Bailey, W.E. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Waynesville, Ga., 6 July 1853

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 217
Call Number: MS Am. 322
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Referred possible purchasers of house to Oakes. 3 p.

Dates: 6 July 1853

Wylly & Montmollin. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 7 July 1853

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 218
Call Number: MS Am. 322
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Acknowledges draft for sale of Joe. 1 p. On folder with printed advertisement for firm.

Dates: 7 July 1853

[Limehouse, Thomas.] A.L. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, Ga., 9 July 1853

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 219
Call Number: MS Am. 322
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Due to child's illness can not go to Charleston; wants to sell Negro Sam. 1 p.

Dates: 9 July 1853

Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 7 July 1853

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 220
Call Number: MS Am. 322
Scope and Contents

Acknowledges insurance policy.  In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1 p.

Dates: 7 July 1853