William Van Wyck, Pendleton, S.C., autograph letter signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 17 February 1855

Item Information

Title:
William Van Wyck, Pendleton, S.C., autograph letter signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 17 February 1855
Description:
Asks value of land.
Addressee:
Oakes, Ziba B., 1806-1871
Date:
February 17, 1855
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 31, Folder 253 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Manuscripts (America)
Subjects:
Slave trade
Real estate business
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
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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. 253
Identifier:
Ms. Am. 322 Box 31 F253