J.R. Cook, Berry's Hill, autograph letter signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 15 January 1854

Item Information

Title:
J.R. Cook, Berry's Hill, autograph letter signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 15 January 1854
Description:
Will do best in business with Bryant.
Addressee:
Oakes, Ziba B., 1806-1871
Date:
January 15, 1854
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 28, Folder 80 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Manuscripts (America)
Subjects:
Slave trade
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/ws859k73k
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. 80
Identifier:
Ms. Am. 322 Box 28 F80