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Scope and Contents
This collection contains the personal, business, and legal papers of this Marengo County, Alabama, plantation owner, who not only managed his own plantation but also served as agent for various family members. The correspondence relates to both business and personal matters.
Financial papers consists of receipts from grocers and suppliers detailing purchases (including slave purchases); account books for his blacksmith shop; and labor accounts with payroll. There are cotton records that contain correspondence as well as accounts.
Dates
- Creation: 1810-1899
Creator
- From the Collection: Cocke, John (Person)
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: 3.8 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository