R.I Limehouse, The Hill, autograph letter signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 6 January 1854

Item Information

Title:
R.I Limehouse, The Hill, autograph letter signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 6 January 1854
Description:
Requests accounting for sale of real estate; offers $20 reward for Negro April.
Addressee:
Oakes, Ziba B., 1806-1871
Date:
January 6, 1854
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 28, Folder 112 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Manuscripts (America)
Subjects:
Slave trade
Real estate business
Fugitive slaves
Extent:
1 item
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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. 112
Identifier:
Ms. Am. 322 Box 28 F112