[ENSLAVEMENT]. Letter concerning the conveyance, insuring, and sale of slaves. Richmond, [VA], 1848.

EGGLESTON, J. E. ALS to "Messrs. Buckannon Carrol & Co." of New Orleans. Richmond, [VA], 24 November 1848.

1 1/4 pages, on bifolium, 6 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. Address panel on terminal leaf.

In part: "A friend of mine will ship in a few days four Negro Boys to New Orleans to the care of your house. Please take charge of them & ship them on the first safe Boat to Chula [sic] Holms [sic] County Mississippi to the care of Stansbuary & Williams...Should steam boats be running the Yelo Bushe ship them to Winter & Powell Troy. State in the bill of Laden [sic] the amount to be paid for the passage of the Negroes. You will pay the expences [sic] on them while in the city & charge the amount to JE & WC Eggleston. I shall pay there [sic] passage to New Orleans and have them insured. Please write and let us no [sic] as soon as you receive them and what time thay [sic] will be at Tchula...Owing to the low pricse [sic] of cotton I determined to purchis [sic] no more negroes at preasant [sic]. Thay are selling too high for the prospect of the price of cotton."

This letter provides evidence of the utilization of steamboats in transporting enslaved persons from "upper southern" states such as Virginia to the "deep south."

Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Ephemeral Americana and Historical Documents

Freeman's I 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 Freeman's I 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 historicalephemera@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.

American Historical Ephemera & Photography, including African Americana

[ENSLAVEMENT]. Letter concerning the conveyance, insuring, and sale of slaves. Richmond, [VA], 1848.

Lot Description

Condition Report

Preview

Auction Contact

Shipping | Pickup