1815 Listing of Lands, Houses & Slaves in Wythe County, Virginia

7 1/2 x 8 1/2, manuscript in ink.

List of lands, lots of grounds with their improvements, dwelling houses and Slaves owned by William Ross, on the first day of April 1815, lying and being within the first district of the State of Virginia, viz. in the County of Wythe- one farm lying on New River, known by the name of the Persimmon Bottom containing four hundred and forty acres, having thereon one dwelling house of wood, two stories high, 30 feet in length, by 20 feet in depth, one kitchen, one stable, one smoke house, and one corn crib- Valued at-...  

Autograph Joseph Jefferson

Famous 19th Century American Actor

Autograph Letter Signed

(1829-1905) Born in Philadelphia to an acting family, he was commonly known as Joe Jefferson, and became one of America's most famous actors of the 19th century. He performed continuously with his half brother Charles Burke, and the rest of their family, traveling from theatre to threatre all across America. They even followed the American Army from 1846-48, during the Mexican War. Jefferson's portrayal of Rip Van Winkle would become one of the most celebrated characters of...  

1842 Georgia Writ to Levy Property Including Slaves

2 pages, 7 1/2 x 9 1/4, in ink.

I have this day levied the within fi fa on the following property to wit; four hundred and fifty acres of pine land more or less lying and being in the county of Richmond, and State of Georgia, on both sides of Butler's Creek, and bounded by lands of A.N. Vendery on the South, on the East by lands formerly Hales and owned at this time by James T. Barton, on the West by lands of said A.N. Vendery, and North by lands Mouty and Harper, together with the improvements thereon. Also one hundred and fifty two acres pine...  

Rare 1862 Refunding Bond For Inherited Slaves

Halifax County, Virginia

7 1/4 x 9 1/2, in ink.

Whereas Stephen Kent, late of Halifax, deceased, did by his last will and testament bearing date 18th day of August in the year 1860, give and bequeath unto Sallie T. Kent, two negroes, Harriet with her increase, and George, valued at $1350.00 dollars, as by reference being had to said will and appraisement recorded in the Clerk’s Office of Halifax County Court, State of Va. Now the condition of this obligation is such that if any part, or the whole of the said sum so bequeathed, shall...  

Letter From Widow of Massachusetts Civil War Veteran

4 1/2 x 7, in ink, written by Helen S. Spring, to Harrison Hume, the Commander of Gettysburg G.A.R. Post 191.

Morse St.
Newton, Mass.
Care Mrs. Foley

Newton
5 Aug. '89

Mr. Harrison Hume

Dear Sir,

Will you kindly tell me the date of my husband's, W.S. Spring- enlistment and when he was mustered out of service. I presume all papers relating to their dates are with the Gettysburg Post 191, and as I desire very much to know, am obliged to trouble you. Hoping to hear at your earliest convenience, I...  

1864 Article of Agreement by Virginia Farmer

3 pages, 5 x 7, in ink.

Article of Agreement made and entered into this 23rd day of September, 1864, between Daniel Lafever, of the first part, and Daniel Fleming, of the second part, and both of the County of Berkeley, and the State of Va. Witnesseth that for and in consideration of a certain amount of grain, the said Daniel Lafever, of the first part, agrees to rent and by these presents hath rented to Daniel Fleming, his farm lying on the Potomac River, and now in the accompany of Joseph Beavis, for one year from the first day of April 1865...  

1864 Virginia Plantation Ledger Pages Listing Slave Hire

2 pages, 5 3/4 x 8 3/4 pages, in ink, on brown necessity paper. For the months of January and February 1864. List of expenses which includes hiring out negroes. From the Blick family papers. They lived near Petersburg, Va. Light age toning and wear. Very fine, war date document.  

1863 Receipt For Hire of a Slave

7 1/2 x 4, manuscript in ink. Receipt for the hire of the negro boy Sam for a year at the cost of $15.00. Dated Nov. 25, 1863. Signed by M.W. Smith. Light age toning and wear. Very fine, war date, slave hire receipt. This document originated out of the Petersburg, Va. area.  

Doctor Bill for Visiting Sick Slaves

7 3/4 x 4, manuscript in ink.

Itemized list of charges on the account of Samuel Kent, dating from May 9, 1855, to May 22, 1855, for visits to the Stovall Plantation to treat negroes. Includes charges for visiting negro, negro girl, and woman, and medicine for negro woman and her children. Light age toning and wear. Very fine. This document originated from Halifax County, Va. Very desirable.  

1854 Slave Bill of Sale, De Soto Parish, Louisiana

7 1/2 x 12, 2 pages, in ink.

State of Louisiana
Parish of De Soto

Be it remembered that on this the ninth day of December A.D. One Thousand Eight Hundred and fifty four, in pursuance of an order of the Eighteenth Judicial District Court, in & for De Soto Parish, and State of Louisiana, and by virtue of a commission to us directed by said Court, We, Nancy Buchanan and Wilson G. Buchanan, Administrators of the succession of Samuel Buchanan, have this day proceeded to the late residence of Samuel Buchanan, in the Parish & State aforesaid and...  

Last Will & Testament of Edward B. Jackson

First cousin of Stonewall Jackson's father!

4 pages, 7 3/4 x 12 1/2, manuscript in ink.

I, Edward B. Jackson of Clarksburg, Harrison County, Virginia, being of sound mind & disposing memory, do make this my last will & testament. And first I appoint my Brother William L. Jackson as my Executor by this my testament to do & perform all things appertaining to Executor &c.

Secondly- To sell & convey by special warranty two thousand acres of land, conveyed to me by Elizabeth Arnold & wife, either in whole or in part & upon such...  

Civil War Veteran Writes To General S.B. Sherer

2 pages, 6 3/4 x 10 1/2, in ink, written by H.W. Hall, to General Samuel B. Sherer, on imprinted letter sheet.

H.W. Hall
(Hawkeye Offices)

Proprietor of the City Subscription and News Trade Departments
Daily Hawkeye

General Agent for Hawkeye Subscriptions and Advertising
Contracts direct with proprietors by authority of the Hawkeye Co.

Burlington, Iowa, July 28, 1880

Gen. S.B. Sherer, 21 Wabash Ave.

Dear Sir,

Your 25th to hand this morning. I shall be glad to serve with you in the Galesburg...