[SLAVERY & ABOLITION]. SLATER, Patience. Document signed by formerly enslaved woman detailing her personal history. Jefferson County, FL, 2 October 1868.

2 pages, folio, 7 3/4 x 12 1/4 in., with Jefferson County Probate Court embossed seal, old creases.

An affidavit signed by Patience Slater detailing her life in enslavement, born in Granville County, [North Carolina], she "belonged in Carolina to Amos Gooch, who sold me to Elick Hopkins, separating me from my children, who sold me to James Bockaman in Twiggs County, Georgia, by him I was sold to one Curtis Carrol who in turn sold me to Mr. Holliman with whom I lived until freedom was declared." She also details her marriages and her children. In particular, the 3 children she had with a man named Granville Bockman. She notes that had "abandon[ed] them" but "after they had been in my possession some six months the said Granville came down and claimed them & took 2 of them and we laid the matter before the Freedman's Bureau." The testimony appears to have been collected in order to resolve further disputes between Patience and Granville.

Patience notes that she was married to Jeffrey Slater "with whom I have lived ever since 1858". Both Patience and Jeffery are listed in Jefferson County, FL census from 1870, both listed as farm workers.

Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana, and Historical Documents

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Hindman strives to describe historic materials in a manner that is respectful to all communities, providing descriptive contexts for objects where possible. The nature of historical ephemera is such that some material may represent positions, language, values, and stereotypes that are not consistent with the current values and practices at Hindman.

The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Freeman's staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.

The absence of a posted condition report on the Freeman's website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Freeman's.

Please email [email protected] for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.

Katie Horstman

VP, Head of Department, American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography

[email protected]513.666.4958

Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

African Americana

[SLAVERY & ABOLITION]. SLATER, Patience. Document signed by formerly enslaved woman detailing her personal history. Jefferson County, FL, 2 October 1868.

Lot Description

Condition Report

Preview

Auction Contact

Shipping | Pickup