J. S. Skinner autograph letter signed, Gordon's, 135 miles en route from Savannah.

Viewing image 1 of 2
Next >
  • image 1
  • image 2

Item Information

Title:
J. S. Skinner autograph letter signed, Gordon's, 135 miles en route from Savannah.
Description:
Requests a set of questions to put to one rice and cotton planter in order to draw out from them the whole economy of a plantation as respects their slaves," for the purpose of comparing the condition of the slaves with those of English laborers.
Date:
[ca. 1834–1857]
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 15, Ms. Gris. 965 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Rufus W. Griswold Papers, 1834-1857
Subjects:
American literature--19th century--History and criticism
Authors, American--19th century--Correspondence
Authors and publishers
Poets, American--19th century--Correspondence
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6h444x659
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Language:
English
Notes:
Title supplied by cataloger.
Notes (acquisition):
This collection was donated to the Boston Public Library by Mrs. Rufus Griswold in 1900.
Notes (date):
Date supplied by cataloger based on bulk dates of the collection.
Accession #:
Ms. Gris. 965
Barcode:
39999085429155