William C. Dawson, Savannah, Ga., autograph letter signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 16 October 1854

Item Information

Title:
William C. Dawson, Savannah, Ga., autograph letter signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 16 October 1854
Description:
Sends check; yellow fever in Savannah abating. On behalf of William Wright.
Addressee:
Oakes, Ziba B., 1806-1871
Date:
October 16, 1854
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 32, Folder 334 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Manuscripts (America)
Subjects:
Slave trade
Paying bills
Diseases
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/vm40xs148
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. 334
Identifier:
Ms. Am. 322 Box 32 F334