Wylly & Montmollin, Savannah, Ga., manuscript letter signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 7 July 1853

Item Information

Title:
Wylly & Montmollin, Savannah, Ga., manuscript letter signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 7 July 1853
Description:
Acknowledges draft for sale of Joe. On folder with printed advertisement for firm.
Addressee:
Oakes, Ziba B., 1806-1871
Date:
July 7, 1853
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Ephemera
Genre:
Advertisements
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 30, Folder 218 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Manuscripts (America)
Subjects:
Slave trade
Enslaved people
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
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Terms of Use:
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Language:
English
Notes:
Title supplied by cataloger.
Notes (acquisition):
The Ziba B. Oakes papers were found in a slave pen in Charleston, South Carolina, on February 20, 1865 by James Redpath. In April 1865, Redpath presented them to William Lloyd Garrison. The collection was donated to the Boston Public Library on November 11, 1891 by Francis Gardner Garrison.
Notes (date):
Date from item.
Accession #:
Ms. Am. 322 no. 218
Identifier:
Ms. Am. 322 Box 30 F218