Anti-slavery Almanac (1844); oldAnti-slavery Almanac (1844); old ledger and various old newpaper articles.
North Carolina slave bill of sale,North Carolina slave bill of sale, 22 line manuscript court copy, October 23, 1830, "…I the said James Ellis…do Bargain and Sell unto…David George a negro girl named Alcey about twenty six years old which negroe I do warrant and forever defend unto him…", docketed on verso, 12 x 7 in. (sight); sandwiched between glass in modern frame. Folds, separations, toning, minor smudges (as written). Private Collection, Pinehurst, North Carolina
English 19th Cent. Indenture onEnglish 19th Cent. Indenture on Vellum 22''x27''
Scarce 1809 slave bill of sale.Scarce 1809 slave bill of sale.
SLAVE DOCUMENT: 1842 BILL OF SALEThisSLAVE DOCUMENT: 1842 BILL OF SALEThis a handwritten "Bill of Sail (sic)" for a male slave from William Moore to Benjamin Hozettan for the sum of $550. It is dated July, 1842. The slave is named as Macom and is approximately 21 years old. There is one other small signature at the b shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
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Two Bills of Sales for Slaves andTwo Bills of Sales for Slaves and Later Notes and Photographs A view of slavery and the relationships between these social groups before and after the Civil War. The group includes a sale document for two slaves 7.5 x 12.5 in. partially printed Savannah GA 7 April 1807. For one man named Jack and one woman named Cumbo (?) to Samuel Sturges for 600 dollars. With wax and paper seal. Plus a Ms document 1p Burke County GA 20 Oct. 1806 for the sale of one slave "Boston " to Samuel Sturges.Also included are several notes that clearly illustrate the familial connections between classes. These groups were more dependent on each other than most would admit - the upper classes "needed" the help the "help" needed jobs. Bonds of respect and congeniality did develop and familial titles ("mama " "aunt " etc.) were used.Letter 2pp 7 x 10 in. dated 28 Feb. 1946 n.p. stated but postmark on cover from Waynesboro GA. With cover on which there are pencil notes indicating the letter is from Liza Jones Servant to family all life - born a slave. In the letter Miss Jones reminisces complaining a bit about getting old: I am not much my self. Just to think I served you and yours nearly 40 years. Signed E.H.J.Plus a short note 5.5 x 6.5 in. with birthday greeting and Theas flowers came out of your yard. Eliza.Short note [original spelling retained] Dear Baby Wishing you Miny Happy years and a long life sweet and plesant is the wishes of your old black mama Eliza. With 2.5 x 3.5 photo. Second later note dated 1967 short reply to a letter received "From Lillie to Mrs. Mary." One photo included based on age photo is more likely Lillie than Eliza.Five silver gelatin images of African Americans picking cotton 3 x 5.5 in. Probably early 1900s. Three white men in center what is clearly their horse-drawn buggy in background. Mule-drawn wagon loaded over the top of the boards with bags of cotton.Five images of African American nannies with their charges. Approx. 3.25 x 5.25 in. Most dated 1923-1925. One with "Liza" & Henry Jr. Spring 1925. Roosevelt in the background.One image of two women one black one white with penciled "Aunt Rosa" on verso.Plus 9.5 x 13.5 in. chromolithographed image of two African American children in grain field with title If a body meet a body coming thro' de Rye. The broadside has a die-cut Christmas card and a "Baby Roll" membership certificate affixed to verso. Baby Roll dated 2 Feb. 1899 Woman's home Mission Society M.E. Church South Georgia Conference.
SLAVE DOCUMENT, BILL OF SALEofSLAVE DOCUMENT, BILL OF SALEof a 15-year old girl named Hester. Slave for life. Dated: 1820. Seller: William J Harris, Dorchester County, Maryland to: Samuel H Welch, Baltimore, Maryland; For $250. 13 1/4" high, 8" wide. Stains, toning, folds, small edge losses. Weoffer in-house packing and shipping of this item to an address in the United States for $45 via USPS Priority Mail. The price includes insurance up to $5000. Tracking information will be sent to your email address. International buyers areresponsible for arranging third party shipping.
1859 SLAVE BILL OF SALE ON ARMORIAL1859 SLAVE BILL OF SALE ON ARMORIAL WATERMARKED PAPER 1859 SLAVE BILL OF SALE ON ARMORIAL WATERMARKED PAPER READING:
State of Georgia
Walker County
Know all men by these presents that I Daniel Evans of the county and state aforesaid on this the seventh day of February eighteen hundred & fifty nine do bargain sell and convey to Peter S. Anderson a negro boy by the name of Aaron for & in consideration of the sum of one thousand dollars paid to him in hand on the day above stated: the title of which property I bind myself heirs executors and administrators to defend to Peter S. Anderson his heirs & assigns forever and against any claim or claims whatever.
In testimony whereof the said Daniel Evans hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written.
Best
Charles F. Evans
1 piece. Color Lithograph. Kraus,1 piece. Color Lithograph. Kraus, C.A. "Bird's Eye View of Confederate Prison Pen at Salis[b]ury N.C.... 1864." Boston, etc.: J.H. Buffords Sons, 1886. 25 x 33 3/4 inches (635 x 857 mm) - image & text. Tears & chipping along margins & in text below image - some loss of text. Toned & mounted. Not examined out late 19th - early 20th-Century frame.
Collection of Antebellum and CivilCollection of Antebellum and Civil War Era Southern documents consisting of: rental agreement for the hiring of a Slave named America from Henry Kerling dated 1822. H4 1/2'' W8'' South Carolina Chester District land survey for Samuel Gallaher for 116 acres on Mill Creek dated December 19 1827 H9 1/4'' W7 3/4''; Three United States Military telegraphs from the Provost Marshall's Office addressed to James H. Rice signed by Capt. John C. Wyman matted together in one frame overall H15'' W13''; Confederate States of America $500 loan bond mounted and framed overall H21 1/4'' W27'' (4pcs) Provenance: Collection of Michael Watt Greenville South Carolina. Back   Inquiry    Previous Item  Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678   © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
1830 estate inventory of slaves,1830 estate inventory of slaves, three-page court copy of manuscript dated February 24, 1830, the estate of Joseph Neely, listing 19 slaves, "…1 negro woman Milly and child Rodey, $400.00…", and other property, on single sheet 13 x 15-1/2 in., modern frame. Folds, minor separations, toning, fading, small corner loss, four archival tape hinges at top verso. South Carolina Private Collection
Newspapers Advertising the SaleNewspapers Advertising the Sale of Slaves Lot of 2 including: National Intelligencer Washington July 15 1841 4pp with several ads offering rewards of $30-$200 for runaway slaves most form Prince George's county Maryland one of which describes the runaway as missing most of his toes a common punishment for runaways indicating he had escaped at least once previously; and the New Orleans Daily Crescent June 16 1859 8pp with ads for several slave dealers such as "Foster's Slave Depot." The Ed Steers Lincolniana & Civil War Collection Condition: Both very good.
RARE ABOLITIONIST ANTI-SLAVERYRARE ABOLITIONIST ANTI-SLAVERY ROUNDEL
EARLY 19TH CENTURY depicting an African man in chains, in relief, kneeling before Britannia, below a banner inscribed 'Britannia Set Me Free', the background painted with a ship on the waves, behind convex glass with a reverse painted black and gilt border, within a moulded alabaster frame11.5cm diameter including the frame
Ten slavery related manuscripts:Ten slavery related manuscripts: two-page letter, Martindale, North Carolina, July 3, 1864, "…we had considerable stir in our county last Wednesday about the Yanks taking Morganton & Camp Vance…Our darkies have run off and left us & gone to Charley Down's where I hope they will get what they need (not what they want)…", signed "Jno N. Kerr"; Rowan County, North Carolina court bond, 1833, involving cash and "4 negroes", crossed out ; last will of Alexander Silliman, Sumter District, South Carolina, "To my brother James…I now give…the service of my negroe George…", separations ; Rowan County 1845 summons regarding guardianship of a mentally handicapped person, Reese Johnston, "…much attached to an old black man formerly the property of the said Reese's father…"; two account statements of Margaret Wilson, one 1829 listing "Negroes - 124.29", one 1842 listing "8 pr. Negro Shoes…1.00…8.00" bought of C. E. Moss & Co. (no place); three Mecklenburg County, North Carolina conveyances involving slaves owned by members of the Menteithe family in 1842; Stokes County, North Carolina court bond involving James Merrill, accused of "carrying away a free boy of colour…", September 1802, 10 x 7-1/4 in. to 16 x 13-1/4 in. Folds, separations, stains, small losses throughout. Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina.
JOHANN BAPTIST HOMANN NOVA TERRITORIIJOHANN BAPTIST HOMANN NOVA TERRITORII ERFORDIEN IN SUAS PRAEFECTURAS. Engraving hand colored in outline with wash; Frame: 23.75'' x 27.25'' 18.75'' x 22.50'' (sight) Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
GROUP OF MIDDLE TN EPHEMERA INC.GROUP OF MIDDLE TN EPHEMERA INC. SLAVE SALE, 1852 ALAMA...1st item: Slave receipt, recording $425 received from Daniel Montgomery for "Polly aged about 16 and George aged about 12 years," sold by John Fitzhugh, dated July 22, 1823, Fairfax County, Virginia. The purchaser was likely Daniel Montgomery of Sumner County, Tennessee, born to William and Jane McMillan Montgomery in 1789, died Sumner County, 1855), who engaged as a surveyor and owned farms in Sumner, Henry, Obion and Weakley Counties; he also operated a whiskey distillery at Shackle Island in Sumner County. 2nd item: 6-page listing of property sold from the estate of William Montgomery, with several items sold to Daniel Montgomery including a folding table, a bedstead, books, sugar, coffee, and wagon saddle. Dated Oct. 22, year not listed, but likely 1835/1836. 3rd item: Estate listing for Ava Fawley, Lawrence County, 1824. 4th item: Land indenture between Henson Grove of Maury County and James Gibson of Bedford County for land in Wayne County, dated 1823. 5th item: Land indenture between Samuel Duval of Williamson County and Davidson County regarding land in Davidson and Dickson Counties, 1827. 6th item: Dated 1823-25 list of names and dollar amounts. Old note on back states it is related to Wilson County. 7th item: 1827 letter to Mr. John B. Hubbard Gibson Co., TN from niece E.H. Flint of Cincinnati. 8th item: partial 1852 Almanac listing Government and Court officials of Tennessee and Alabama, plus ads for several Fayetteville, Tennessee businesses. Also included is a partial supplement to the 1852 Hill's Almanac listing civil officers of Lincoln County and 1851 vote totals for the Governor's race in all 3 divisions of Tennessee. 9th item: Envelope addressed to James Crockett of Williamson County. 10th item: Note from Zach Talley to Captain James McKain of Station Camp (Sumner County). 11th item: 5 page front and back history of the Peyton Family of Station Camp, TN, handwritten by "Grandpa Balie Peyton" to his grandson and dated 1876. 12th item: A History Davidson County, Tennessee, With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men and Pioneers by W.W. Clayton, Philadelphia: J. W. Lewis & Co. 1880. First edition. 499 pages. Profusely illustrated with maps, steel engravings, and views. Previous owner has written name several times in the front, "R.A. Longhurst." 12" H x 9 1/4" W x 2 5/8" D.
Condition:
All items encapsulated or housed in plastic sleeves, with expected age related condition issues: toning, fading, light foxing, discoloration, small tears and losses. 1828 indenture: separations and tape residue at fold lines. Almanac fragile with foxing and corner/edge losses. Full separation to 1823-25 name/price listing. Crockett envelope extremely fragile with several losses, backed with linen. 12th item: Partially rebound, lacks title page and has significant chipping to early pages including the engraving of the state Capitol, plus some old tape repairs.
George IV Mortgage Indenture, SomersetGeorge IV Mortgage Indenture, Somerset County, UK, 27th March, 1821 from Rev. Wadham Pigott, Samuel Sperrin and John Truitt to Mr. John Worrell, in quill on three overlaid vellum sheets, framed
sheet 22 x 29 in — 55.9 x 73.7 cm
[Civil War - CDV] CDV of Armed[Civil War - CDV] CDV of Armed Union Infantryman No back mark or identification. A trimmed view of an awkward looking private with wispy chin beard wearing regulation federal sack coat and leather equipment. He holds a .58 cal. Springfield rifle with bayonet. Accompanying the carte is a folded piece of wrapping paper with an incorrect identification in modern pen stating that the photo is Confederate soldier ?James Moody of Sumner County? who served in the 2nd Tennessee. The subject is not Confederate and the provenance is plainly erroneous. Condition: Albumen shows mottling with both sides of worn mount severely trimmed G.
1844 Charleston Slave Tag copper,1844 Charleston Slave Tag copper, diamond shape with clipped corners, made by John Mood, stamped "Charleston/1180/Servant/1844", 2-3/8 x 2-1/4 in.,
Indentured Servant Contract DatedIndentured Servant Contract Dated July 1675 on vellum. Signed Robert Young at bottom center. Sheet measures roughly 17x25'' and is in double sided frame measuring 19x27.5''. Excellent condition.
Framed and matted Confederate StatesFramed and matted Confederate States of America loan document No. 20016, issued July 1, 1863, with payment coupons (one missing).
14" x 13.5" ss / 21" x 17" oa
Condition: Discoloration, creases, losses to borders, wear consistent with age.
1857 slave promissory note, form1857 slave promissory note, form partly printed specifically for slave rental purposes, obligating James Thomas, Jr. to pay A. W. Nolting $150 "for the hire of One Negro Slave named Garrett…said Slave to be returned at Christmas next, well clothed with the customary Clothing, and furnished with a hat and Blanket…", imprinted at bottom "Sold by G. M. West", payment notations on verso, 4 x 7-1/2 in. Folds, small stains. Brunk Auctions, September 6-7, 2003, Lot 444; Collection of H. Donald Nelson, Williamsburg, Virginia.
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TWO CIVIL WAR DRAWINGSTwo CivilTWO CIVIL WAR DRAWINGSTwo Civil War drawings , by Confederate soldier John Jacob Omenhausser, drawn while a prisoner at Point Lookout Maryland, the first depicting African American Union sentinels buying rings from the rebels, the second with a prisoner pleading to get out of prison to fight the Indians, with two African American Union sentinels standing guard nearby, 6 1/2" x 8".
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Condition:
Unframed. Light staining. Sheet size-8 1/2'' x 11 1/8''
Confederate 1862 telegram, partiallyConfederate 1862 telegram, partially printed, "The Southern Telegraph Company", to General G. T. Beauregard, Savannah, Georgia, October 25, 1862, from Colonel W. S. Walker (signed), Pocataglio, "General: Can you not spare me some infantry Is the long range gun to remain Names of killed and wounded sent to Charleston", response from Beauregard penciled at bottom, 4-1/2 x 8 in. Folds, stains, slight reduction at top. Brunk Auctions, April 12-13, 2003, Lot 714; Collection of H. Donald Nelson, Williamsburg, Virginia.
Collection Southern documents comprising:Collection Southern documents comprising: 1847 slave bill of sale framed image size: H12 1/2'' W8'' 1863 Confederate States of America $1000 loan framed image size: H13 1/2'' W13 1/2'' 1904-1910 Georgetown vessel cargo listings framed image size: H17 1/2'' W17 3/4'' (3pcs) Provenance: Columbia South Carolina private collection.
SOUTHERN PLANTATION SCENE (AMERICANSOUTHERN PLANTATION SCENE (AMERICAN SCHOOL LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY). Oil on canvas unsigned. Plantation house slave quarters and two riverboats. Restoration. 17 1/2''h. 21''w. in a gilt frame 22''h. 25 1/2''w.
English 18th Cent. Indenture onEnglish 18th Cent. Indenture on Vellum 17''x20''
William Savage Cooper (fl.1880-1926)William Savage Cooper (fl.1880-1926) oil on board Yachts in harbour signed and dated 1925 14 x 9.5in. Estimate ?200-300 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?190
[SLAVERY] BAXTER, RICHARD. Baxter's[SLAVERY] BAXTER, RICHARD. Baxter's directions to slave-holders, revived
Estimate:$200-$300
Lexington District South CarolinaLexington District South Carolina Southern Rights and Cooperation broadside dated 1851 urging citizens to elect members of the Cooperation Party to the Southern Congress with the view that separate secession from the Union would be detrimental to the state. Unframed and mounted. H14'' W8'' Provenance: South Carolina private collection. Other Notes: Listing the Cooperation Committee members: L. Boozer Isaiah Caughman John Fox Samuel T. Lorick and candidates J.J. Wardlaw and Henry Summer. Back   Inquiry    Previous Item  Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678   © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
1865 CONFEDERATE ORDER FOR FURLOUGHOrder1865 CONFEDERATE ORDER FOR FURLOUGHOrder issued on March 27, 1865 to a Private, possibly H. B. Youngblood, in Company A at Camp Cooper in Macon Georgia. Signed by an unidentified commanding officer. Verso is printed with a blank Confederate Impressment Act contract. Overall approx. 6-7/8" L x 2-1/2" H. Uneven cut edges, folds, overall foxing/discoloration. See images for more details on condition. This item can be shipped in-house.
Large indenture on vellum, 1795,Large indenture on vellum, 1795, Sarah Masters and draft/plan of part of the estate of the late William Masters of Northern Liberties Township, in two pages with seal.
20" x 26"
Condition: As expected, wear consistent with age.
Three Slave Inventories circa 1860:Three Slave Inventories circa 1860: "Ages of All the Negroes on Woodlands Plantation, Christ Church Parrish (probably Bamberg County, South Carolina), 1860 Janry [sic]", names and ages of 72 slaves on one page, on blue laid paper; "List of Negroes at Newlands, April 28, 1861", the names and ages of 225 slaves on four pages, on blue laid paper; "Clothes 1860…?", the names of 218 slaves on three pages (many matching names on the preceding list), on laid paper; with postal cover labeled "Names of a Portion of the Negroes belonging to C. Macbeth set free by the US forces, 1865", all hand written in brown ink, 3-1/4 x 5-3/4 in. to 10 x 7-3/4 in., (four pieces),
Framed Norristown 1819 Saylor familyFramed Norristown 1819 Saylor family parchment indenture, 15 1/2"h x 27"w