B.H. Howard, Liberty Hill, Edgefield District, S.C., autograph note signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 14 May [1857?]

Item Information

Title:
B.H. Howard, Liberty Hill, Edgefield District, S.C., autograph note signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 14 May [1857?]
Description:
Asks about prices in Charleston and design for Masonic seal for Caldwell Lodge.
Addressee:
Oakes, Ziba B., 1806-1871
Date:
[May 14, 1857?]
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 34, Folder 421 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Manuscripts (America)
Subjects:
Slave trade
Fraternal lodges
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/w3764374r
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. 421
Identifier:
Ms. Am. 322 Box 34 F421