A. J. McElveen, Sumter Court House, S.C., autograph note signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 21 February 1857

Item Information

Title:
A. J. McElveen, Sumter Court House, S.C., autograph note signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 21 February 1857
Description:
Regrets difficulty over bonds; will come to Charleston.
Addressee:
Oakes, Ziba B., 1806-1871
Author:
McElveen, A. J., -1874
Date:
February 21, 1857
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 35, Folder 482 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Manuscripts (America)
Subjects:
Slave trade
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
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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. 482
Identifier:
Ms. Am. 322 Box 35 F482