Josiah Brock, Palatka, Fla., manuscript letter signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 1 January 1857

Item Information

Title:
Josiah Brock, Palatka, Fla., manuscript letter signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 1 January 1857
Description:
Unsatisfactory dealing with Greenville. In hand of Macdonald.
Addressee:
Oakes, Ziba B., 1806-1871
Date:
January 1, 1857
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 35, Folder 508 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Manuscripts (America)
Subjects:
Slave trade
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/w3764639s
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. 508
Identifier:
Ms. Am. 322 Box 35 F508