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Sarah G. Williams and M. Stanly Papers, 1848-1849

 File — Box: 4250.001, Folder: 14

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a letter, an invoice, and a receipt relating the hire of Alexander, an enslaved person owned by Mrs. Sarah Williams, by an M. Stanly. In his letter, Stanly offers to pay Williams $13 per month plus board, and asks Williams to pay for Alexander's clothing and bear any loss owing to sickness. If either Williams or Alexander became unsatisfied with the latter's situation, the arrangement could be terminated on two weeks' notice. Stanly asked Williams, should she consent to this proposal, to send Alexander to him at Maysville, where he served as agent for E. V. Johnson & Company. The other two documents are Stanly's invoice detailing the amount owed to Williams for 1848, and Williams's receipt for Stanly's hire of Alexander, December 10, 1849.

Dates

  • Creation: 1848-1849

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials are in English. One item is in German.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.4 Linear Feet

General

Formerly MSS.1683

General

A penciled notation at the top of the letter reads "Slave hire, 1848" and indicates that it is from Nicholas County, Kentucky.

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

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