F. C. Barber, Augusta, Ga., autograph letter signed to [Ziba B. Oakes?], 18 September 1854

Item Information

Title:
F. C. Barber, Augusta, Ga., autograph letter signed to [Ziba B. Oakes?], 18 September 1854
Description:
Encloses draft; excitement over fever.
Addressee:
Oakes, Ziba B., 1806-1871
Date:
September 18, 1854
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 32, Folder 349 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Manuscripts (America)
Subjects:
Slave trade
Diseases
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/5q47sm957
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. 349
Identifier:
Ms. Am. 322 Box 32 F349