Robert B. McAfee Letter of Emancipation, 1813 March 2
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a letter by Robert B. McAfee dated March 2, 1813, freeing an enslaved person named Cornelius "from all claims from me & my heirs and he is hence forth to be & act as a free man." The letter was witnessed by James Campbell. The annotation states that it was recorded at the May sitting of the Mercer County Court, attested by John Jethen.
Dates
- Creation: 1813 March 2
Creator
Language of Materials
Materials are in English. One item is in German.
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.4 Linear Feet
General
Formerly MSS.1698
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository