James Buck, Laurel Grove, [Va.?], autograph letter signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 23 November 1854

Item Information

Title:
James Buck, Laurel Grove, [Va.?], autograph letter signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 23 November 1854
Description:
Reward for Cox for securing runaway Negro Arch, alias Isaac Johnston.
Addressee:
Oakes, Ziba B., 1806-1871
Date:
November 23, 1854
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 32, Folder 308 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Manuscripts (America)
Subjects:
Slave trade
Fugitive slaves
Awards
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. 308
Identifier:
Ms. Am. 322 Box 32 F308