W.O. Prentiss, Buzzard Roost, Ala., autograph letter signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 30 March 1854

Item Information

Title:
W.O. Prentiss, Buzzard Roost, Ala., autograph letter signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 30 March 1854
Description:
On dangerous condition of Oakes's property due to runaway slaves; two prospective purchasers.
Addressee:
Oakes, Ziba B., 1806-1871
Date:
March 30, 1854
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 27, Folder 28 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Manuscripts (America)
Subjects:
Slave trade
Fugitive slaves
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/ws859j07s
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. 28
Identifier:
Ms. Am. 322 Box 27 F28