Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1833 February 12
ALS. 2pp. Comments on the "demand for slaves, they are at this time higher in this country than I have ever known them since I have been in the trade" and reveals that he expects to receive a letter from Williams. Confirms the receipt of Burford's money and promises to return it as soon as he can get a note of the proper denomination from the "Philadelphia money market." Informs Burford that he will sell him a woman named Mary and her child for $500.
Dates
- 1833 February 12
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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