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[Account figures for the hiring of slaves]
1822 circa
Winn, John, 1789-?
Lists enslaved people that were hired out by John Winn, and the prices paid for them.
GLC03434.47
[Reciept for "slave shoes"]
8 October 1825
Weaver, L., fl. 1825
A receipt for shoes for enslaved people belonging to Thomas Winn, with two autograph notes signed, one on the front, and one on the verso. The receipt itself is for the purchase of shoes for enslaved people made by Thomas Winn from Stephen W. Seay...
GLC03434.48
[Accounts of John Winn, including rental of slaves]
1820 circa
Lists debits, credits and balances due for John Winn, for items including the rental and support of enslaved people.
GLC03434.49
[Account between John Winn and J. N. Wills]
Wills, J.N., fl. 1820-1830
Listing accounts due from Winn to Wills, with itemized costs. Some of the expenses are for the medical care of enslaved people.
GLC03434.50
[Receipt for the sale of two slave girls]
25 June 1822
Bradshaw, William, fl. 1822-1832
States that forty nine dollars is owed to Minor C. Bradshaw in exchange for "two negro girls." Also signed by Jonathan Bradshaw, Joshua Barnard, Valentine W. Thomes, and Mildred Bradshaw, with her mark. Note on docket states that George Winn...
GLC03434.51
[Inventory and appraisment of the estate of Thomas Winn]
26 November 1824
Inventory lists the value of items belonging to the estate of Thomas Winn, including enslaved people, tools, livestock and foodstuffs. Also lists outstanding debts on Winn's estate. Among the enslaved people listed is "An old and superannuated...
GLC03434.53
[Terms for hiring slaves]
30 December 1833
Lists the names and prices of enslaved people who have been lent out by John Winn, and to whom they have been lent. Terms specify the time payment is due, the return dates, provisions required to be given to the enslaved people, and forbidding their...
GLC03434.54
[Account of the estate of J. Wills]
1826 circa
Account of the estate of J. Wills, consisting mostly of transactions between H. Wills and John Winn. Most of the items are for "hiring negroes."
GLC03434.56
[Account between the estate of Horatio Wills and John Winn]
An account between the estate of Horatio Wills and John Winn, listing transactions from 1818 to 1826. Lists expenses for enslaved people, books, and household goods.
GLC03434.57
30 June 1827
An account between the estate of Horatio Wills and John Winn, listing transactions from 1818 to 1826. Lists expenses for enslaved people, books, and household goods. The second page lists claims against the Wills estate.
GLC03434.58
Terms of hiring negroes belonging to the estate of Thomas Winn
30 December 1829
Specifies the terms under which enslaved people belonging to the estate of Thomas Winn can be hired out for the year 1830. Agreement provides for enslaved people to be returned with blankets, shoes, and clothes, that they be "treated humanely," and...
GLC03434.59
Account of sales of the personal estate of Thomas Winn
6 December 1824
Lists property sold by the estate of Thomas Winn, with name of purchaser and amount paid listed for each item. Property sold includes enslaved people, animals, tools, foodstuffs and furniture. John Winn and George Winn purchased several items from...
GLC03434.60
Inventory and appraisement of the personal estate of Thomas Winn deceased
Lists appraised value of items in the estate of Thomas Wood. Included in the list are enslaved people, cattle, and household goods.
GLC03434.61
Memo hiring negroes Tho Winn estate
1837 circa
A list of the enslaved people hired out from the estate of Thomas Winn. Lists names of the enslaved people and those who hired them, as well as dates and prices. Lists enslaved people hired out from 1825-1837. Notes that some of the accounts have...
GLC03434.62
to Richard H. Field
2 September 1835
Cleaveland, Porter, fl. 1835
A copy of a report of Porter Cleveland and wife Frances Winn Cleveland, responding to a complaint of Edward C. Ancell and wife Ann Winn Ancell, against John Winn, and others, regarding the administration of the estate of Thomas Winn, the father of...
GLC03434.63
5 January 1837
Report of John Winn, acting as "ally for George Winn," in a complaint against George Winn. Report given in response to a claim by Edward C. Ancel and his wife Ann Winn Ancel, regarding the division of the estate of Thomas Winn. John Winn states...
GLC03434.64
to John Winn
6 October 1838
Winn, George, 1793-?
Reporting on crops and the low prices of slaves. George quotes a previous letter from his brother regarding the purchase of slaves, and questions whether the price had already been agreed upon. Although they want to keep the slaves in the family...
GLC03434.65
29 September 1840
Shepherd, M.B., fl. 1840
Opposition to the federalists and the Subtreasury. Requesting that Winn volunteer for a position to canvas the county protesting issues related to an upcoming election. Shepherd says of Joe Watkins, a politician, that "his scheme of getting rid of...
GLC03434.66
20 December 1843
Wills, Willis C., fl. 1843
Regarding dispute over the payment owed for slaves rented. Says S. B. Jones expects him to pay for medical treatment received by his slave Jinny while she was rented to Jones, but Wills refuses to pay. Wills gives examples of similar situations to...
GLC03434.67
[Manumission of Phoebe Miller]
19 July 1808
Minor, John, fl. 1808
One document emancipating Phoebe Miller in accordance with the will of George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas Muse...
GLC03434.70
[Manumission of Robin Reeves]
One document emancipating Robin Reeves in accordance with the will of George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas Muse...
GLC03434.71
[Manumission of Reeves Murray]
One document emancipating Reeves Murray in accordance with the will of George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas Muse...
GLC03434.72
[Manumission of Maria Muse]
One document emancipating Maria Muse in accordance with the will of George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas Muse as...
GLC03434.73
[Manumission of Beckey Murray]
One document emancipating Beckey Murray in accordance with the will of George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas Muse...
GLC03434.74
[Manumission of Jacob Murray]
One document emancipating Jacob Murray in accordance with the will of Doctor George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas...
GLC03434.75
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