Edward Epps, autograph letter signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 6 March 1857

Item Information

Title:
Edward Epps, autograph letter signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 6 March 1857
Description:
Arrangement for hunting runaway Solomon with dogs; Negro believed to be Solomon had been shot at but escaped in canoe.
Addressee:
Oakes, Ziba B., 1806-1871
Date:
March 6, 1857
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 34, Folder 471 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Manuscripts (America)
Subjects:
Slave trade
Fugitive slaves
Hunting dogs
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. 471
Identifier:
Ms. Am. 322 Box 34 F471