Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1832 December 8
ALS. 3pp. Reveals that [James R. ?] Franklin sent work to Saunders through Purvis [likely James F. Purvis, a fellow slave trader under the Franklin & Armfield banner] to "suspend our purchases until further orders." Tells Burford to send his agent to Virginia to purchase any slaves he wants. Discusses the conditions of the market in general, blaming it partially on the Veto and the Cholera" [veto being a possible reference to Andrew Jackson's veto of the bill to recharter the Second Bank of the United States, which occured during the summer of 1832.]
Dates
- 1832 December 8
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 flat box)
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