W. G. Hann Letter, 1847 October 19

File — Box: 4250.001, Folder: 13

Letter from W. G. Hann, Elk Mills, Tennessee, to Thompson M. Parish, Lake Providence, Louisiana, October 19, 1847

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Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a letter dated October 19, 1847, from W. G. Hann to Thompson M. Parish of Lake Providence, Louisiana, agreeing to Parish's proposal to take Lucy, an enslaved person belonging to Hann, in lieu of payment for a debt, if that debt is as much as $500, Hann being uncertain of the exact amount since his books are not with him. The rest of the letter discusses Lucy's health, the conditions where Hann is living, and his financial circumstances. The letter is written from Elk Mills.

Dates

Creation: 1847 October 19

Creator

Hann, W. G. (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials are in English. One item is in German.

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