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1824-1837
Reciept and two slave lists [Decimalized .01-.03]
Receipt for payment for boarding an enslaved person in jail, and two lists with names and values of the enslaved people.
GLC03434.30
20 February 1836
Ancell, Ann Winn, 1791-1862
to John Winn
Recalling, at her brother Winn's request, a conversation she had with their father when Diley, an enslaved person, first came to live with her. The conversation was regarding ownership of Diley, whose name appears on later slave value and hire...
GLC03434.31
1836-1840
Winn, John, 1789-?
Hardware plantation book 1836
Account book for the Winn family's Hardware plantation. Lists debits and credits, sales and purchases of supplies, tools and produce. Lists sales of tobacco, prices of other crops, amount of tobacco produced by each enslaved person, and wages. The...
GLC03434.32
1833-1836
[Reciept for Thomas Winn]
Receipt from the "Administrator of Thomas Winn to Wills & Watkins."
GLC03434.33
October 1835
Memorandum book
Shopping list including groceries, books, shoes, earthenware, hats, dry goods, medicines, hardware and other goods. The last few pages list money spent on various goods.
GLC03434.34
31 December 1832
Winn, Thomas, 1753-1824
"Terms of hiring negroes belonging of T. Winn Est. & Drummond for 1833"
One document stating the terms by which people enslaved by John Winn would be hired out for work. Lists their names and amount charged, and names of the people requesting their labor. Document also states that they would be given winter clothes and...
GLC03434.35
31 December 1831
[Terms for hiring out slaves from the estates of Thomas Winn and Thomas Drummond]
GLC03434.36
circa 1832
Cattell, William, fl. 1830-1832
[Receipt for belonging to John Winn for hired-labor of enslaved people]
One undated receipt belonging to John Winn acknowledging that the estate of Thomas Winn had paid one dollar and fifty cents for the transport of an enslaved person's belongings in 1830 and 1832.
GLC03434.37
12 January 1831
Gilliam, William, fl. 1831
[Receipt belonging to John Winn certifying the enslavement of Wanny and her two children]
One receipt dated January 12, 1831 belonging to John Winn. States the he paid $435.00 to enslave Wanny and her two children, John and Addison. Also signed by Jonathan B. Gilliam.
GLC03434.38
26 December 1825
Hiring of Negroes
Advertising the terms under which his slaves may be hired out for the upcoming year. Some of the slaves belong to General J. H. Cocke, the others to the estate of Thomas Winn. Signed twice by John Winn. Docket lists the names and prices of the...
GLC03434.39
1788
Hunter John, fl. 1788
[Court copy of testimony regarding division of slaves among heirs]
Court testimony requesting a court of equity to divide the slaves of a deceased woman among many heirs. The slaves, who once belonged to Mary Barclay, now number almost two hundred. William Gilliam is among those mentioned. Testimony given by...
GLC03434.40
2 November 1830
Creasy, Archibald, fl. 1830
[Receipt belonging to George Winn]
Receipt stating George Winn, the administrator of Mildred Bradshaw's estate, had paid a seventy five dollar debt owed by the estate. An enslaved person from the estate was being held as collateral until the debt was paid. Creasy signs with his mark....
GLC03434.41
4 November 1830
Wills, J.N., fl. 1820-1830
[Reciept for medical services performed on a slave]
Receipt for fourteen dollars "for medical services rendered negro woman Maria." The receipt is made out to George Winn, who acted as administrator for the estate of Mildred Bradshaw. Maria belonged to Bradshaw's estate, and had gotten sick while...
GLC03434.42
17 October 1828
Account of sales and hiring negroes of Mildred Bradshaws estate, by J Winn for G Winn
Lists property sold and enslaved people outsourced for labor on Mildred Bradshaw's estate, for which George Winn is the agent. Also lists who the names of enslaved people who were sent out with the price paid for them, and the quality of their work...
GLC03434.43
15 May 1823
[Account between John Winn and J. M. Wills]
An itemized account of payments by John Winn to J. M. Wills between 1820-1822. Listed are injuries of enslaved people, a marjority of which was bleeding, medicine purchases, and a court visit.
GLC03434.44
21 August 1807
[Reciept for the sale of a slave]
Receipt for the sale of "one negro boy named Jack" from John B. Winn to Thomas Winn for two hundred and fifty dollars. Signed by Thomas Winn Jr. and Joseph Carter as witnesses.
GLC03434.45
22 November 1824
[Advertisement of personal property, including slaves, for the estate of Thomas Winn]
Announcing the credit sale of enslaved people and other articles belonging to the estate of Thomas Winn. Besides the "several negroes," articles to be sold include corn, fodder, tools and furniture.
GLC03434.46
1822 circa
[Account figures for the hiring of slaves]
Lists enslaved people that were hired out by John Winn, and the prices paid for them.
GLC03434.47
8 October 1825
Weaver, L., fl. 1825
[Reciept for "slave shoes"]
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
1820 circa
[Accounts of John Winn, including rental of slaves]
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]
Listing accounts due from Winn to Wills, with itemized costs. Some of the expenses are for the medical care of enslaved people.
GLC03434.50
25 June 1822
Bradshaw, William, fl. 1822-1832
[Receipt for the sale of two slave girls]
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
26 November 1824
[Inventory and appraisment of the estate of Thomas Winn]
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
30 December 1833
[Terms for hiring slaves]
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
7 November 1818
Daniel, Peter Vivian, 1784-1860
[Appointing Richard M. Segar sheriff for another year]
Partially printed document re-appointing Segar as Sheriff of Middlesex County for another year. Daniel signed as Lieutenant Governor.
GLC03434.55
1826 circa
[Account of the estate of J. Wills]
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
30 December 1829
Terms of hiring negroes belonging to the estate of Thomas Winn
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
6 December 1824
Account of sales of the personal estate of Thomas Winn
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
1837 circa
Memo hiring negroes Tho Winn estate
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
30 September 1780
Clinton, George, 1739-1812
[Appointment of Ensign Stephen Griffin]
Partially printed document signed by Clinton and his secretary Robert Benson. On verso is a note signed by David Humphreys, aide-de-camp of George Washington. The Council of Appointment approved the appointment of Stephen Griffin as ensign in the 4th...
GLC01450.623.01
circa 1880-1890
Volck, Adalbert John, 1828-1912
Lincoln writing the Emancipation Proclamation
Depicts a menacing-looking Lincoln slumping in his chair writing the Emancipation Proclamation with his left foot sitting on top of a copy of the U.S. Constitution. Demon imagery is found throughout. The Statue of Liberty's head is covered by Lincoln...
GLC00493.03
1778 circa
Savage, Gideon, 1751-1833
[Gideon Savage's wooden chest]
Rustic wood chest with lock. Savage served as a Corporal of Artillery and Artificer for the Connecticut Continental Line in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Formerly contained documents and locks of hair decimalized in GLC01450...
GLC01450.013.02
1940
Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965
Mr. Sumner Welles' Historic Mission to Europe
Collateral to GLC01750.01 P.W. Townshend Somerville letter concerning Welles's mission.
GLC01750.02
1863/04/03
Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899
to Aaron Jeffery
Richard reports on his arrival in the city of Charleston and finds it "...much more quiet than I supposed they would be." He asserts that the people believe that the Yankees will not attack the city and that they are going about "their ordinary...
GLC01896.051
1863/04/20
Concerning information about his unexpected transfer from Charleston to Savannah where "...my responsibilities are greater & the means of meeting them less..." Discusses the anti-climactic Union attack on Charleston including the unimpressive...
GLC01896.052
1863/06/05
Positive analysis on the ability of General Pemberton to command at Vicksburg, the defense of which is, maintains Richard , "...a defence of the obstinacy of the President..." He consequently tears into the newspaper editors and the gulible...
GLC01896.053
1863/06/11
Musing about the meaning of Vicksburg, Jeffrey maintains that Grant will have to "whip" both Pemberton and Johnston before he can get anywhere. Continues with a long indictment of the Yankees and the observation that "they are now enlisting negroes...
GLC01896.054
1863/07/28
Requesting that the family "...write often, for my anxiety is very great at times, & a letter does relieve it much." Richard speaks of the physical stress he has been undergoing, reflects pessimistically on the value and fate of the of Charleston to...
GLC01896.055
11 August 1863
Reprimanding Aaron for not writing more frequently--"...in reason of your long silence I am sometimes very uneasy." Richard continues to address the resistance of Charleston and the placing of heavy artillery guns mounted in front of Fort Wagner...
GLC01896.056
1863/08/25
Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917
to Samuel J. Harrison
Application for the position of Chief Engineer "on board the steamer to be commanded by Captain Dacey Va Volunteer Navy." Lists qualifications, former service record, and references enclosed testimonials of his qualifications. Docket on verso:...
GLC01896.057
Anderson, Joseph Reid, 1813-1892
[Recommendation for E.R. Archer]
Recommendation and certification of Archer's qualifications as a machinist written by J. R. Anderson, owner of the Tredegar works [on Tredegar Iron Works letterhead]. Pencil notation on verso: "letter of J R Anderson & Co Certifying my...
GLC01896.058
1863/08/31
Sends Aaron $5 to cover the cost for a subscription to the "Centinel" for him, and Robert's inability to advance $100 or more to him due to the high costs of food, lodging and particularly clothing in Savannah. Jeffrey apologizes to Aaron and...
GLC01896.059
1863/09/22
to Anne [Jeffery]
Promises Anne that he will repay his overdue debt to her, and then goes on to muse on the fortunes of the war in the wake of Gen. Braxton Bragg's victory [Battle of Chickamauga]. He points out early Confederate victories at Mannassas and Big Bethel...
GLC01896.060
19 July 1780
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Sundry Articles wanted for the operations of the Present Campaign
Lists items [howitzers, powder, shells, mortar, etc.] requested and their amounts. Knox's retained copy, docketed in Shaw's hand.
GLC02437.00819
Ordnance and stores requested on War from the State of Massachusetts
Title from docket. Lists cannon by pound and other artillery materials and number needed.
GLC02437.00820
[Detailed listing of articles in the Rhode Island department to be held in readiness for transportation by Major Perkins of the artillery - Selected for his return of stores dated Providence 12 March last]
Written in Shaw's hand. Lists guns and other artillery material by gun weight and includes numbers of each item.
GLC02437.00821
17 July 1780
Estimate of Articles Necessary for a Field Laboratory
Lists items and quantities needed. Notations written in Samuel Shaw's hand.
GLC02437.00822
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