Jones, William, 1760-1831 to Philip B. Jones
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01449.02 Author/Creator: Jones, William, 1760-1831 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 18, 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 20.8 cm, Width: 15.2 cm Order a Copy
One letter addressed to Philip B. Jones from William W. Jones dated Feburary 18, 1863. Letter pertains to paying $1,400 for a 35-year old enslaved man named Joe currently being held in Gradys Jail. Also mentions that Joe's wife (unnamed) was included in the bill of sale but found her unattractive. Details another enslaved woman named Maria being sold by a man named Cross for $3,500. Writes, "If this war is ever Ended [fairly], Women and Children are the property to put money in."
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