Scranton Johnston & Co., Savannah Ga., manuscript letter signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 27 June 1854

Item Information

Title:
Scranton Johnston & Co., Savannah Ga., manuscript letter signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 27 June 1854
Description:
Asks Oakes to collect Lewis's wages.
Addressee:
Oakes, Ziba B., 1806-1871
Date:
June 27, 1854
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 33, Folder 402 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Manuscripts (America)
Subjects:
Slave trade
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/5q47sn899
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. 402
Identifier:
Ms. Am. 322 Box 33 F402