Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1832 April 3
ALS. 3pp. Describes the current conditions of the slave trade stating that he is "purchasing negroes much faster than usual at fair prices." Saunders now seems to want Burford to remain within his company, stating that "I think from the present prospect that I shall be able to use all of the capital without much difficulty." Mentions his connection with Franklin and Armfield and states that disease and death often destroy his profits.
Dates
- 1832 April 3
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 flat box)
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository