A. J. McElveen, Montgomery, Ala., autograph letter signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 15 October 1856

Item Information

Title:
A. J. McElveen, Montgomery, Ala., autograph letter signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 15 October 1856
Description:
Trade in Montgomery.
Addressee:
Oakes, Ziba B., 1806-1871
Author:
McElveen, A. J., -1874
Date:
October 15, 1856
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 36, Folder 596 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Manuscripts (America)
Subjects:
Slave trade
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/w3764906v
Terms of Use:
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No known restrictions on use.
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. 596
Identifier:
Ms. Am. 322 Box 36 F596