Letter, Benjamin Howard Shackleford to John Augustine Washington III, 1858 November 28
Item — Box: 76, Folder: 1858.11.28
Identifier: 2018-SC-016-004
Letter: Benjamin Howard Shackleford, Warrenton, to John Augustine Washington III, 1858 November 28
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Warrenton. Shackleford writes to accept Augustine's offer for the purchase of two enslaved boys named Bob and Armistead for $1200 each.
Dates
- 1858 November 28
Creator
- Shackleford, Benjamin Howard (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.
Extent
From the Collection: approx. 60 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
- Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Slavery Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
- Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861 (Recipient)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
Contact:
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Mount Vernon VA 22121
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PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
