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Autograph letter signed

to John D. Moore

1841/06/16

Galpin, A. A., ?-1841

Describes preparations and provisions for the Santa Fe Expedition. In case of his death or long absence, wants Moore to "protect the negros from sale," and keep them for himself.

GLC02579
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Autograph letter signed

to Andrew Jackson

22 November 1844

Pillow, Gideon Johnson, 1806-1878

Concerns the statements of Abbot Lawrence criticizing James Polk's treatment of enslaved people. General Pillow, formerly Polk's law partner, defends Polk. Attests that Polk inherited his enslaved people, treats them well, and has never...

GLC02605
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Engraving

Negroes just landed from a Slave Ship

circa 1810

One engraving entitled "Negroes just landed from a Slave Ship" dated circa 1810. Features a group of enslaved people on a beach with a ship in the background. The group is bracketed by two white men.

GLC09791.06
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Engraving

Der Sclavenhandel [In German]

1833

One page of engravings entitled "Der Sclavenhandel" dated 1833. The engravings are gathered on the page as an illustration of the slave trade. The top image features people being herded away from a village towards a ship. In the foreground is a...

GLC09791.05
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Newspaper

Charleston Courier [Vol. 5 No. 1,243 (January 20, 1807)]

20 January 1807

Marchant, Willington, & Co., fl. 1807

One issue of Charleston Courier dated January 20, 1807. Consist mainly of shipping and public notices and lists of items for sale. Of particular interest is nine entries of ships selling enslaved people from the Congo, Mandingo, Angola, Windward...

GLC09791.22

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