Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1833 May 6
ALS. 3pp. Notes that Saunders renewed his agreement with Armfield and will remain in the slave trading business. Tells Burford that their profits should be larger than last year's. Reference is made to Franklin. Tells Burford to settle their joint lawsuit over land during the next court term. Notes fluctuating prcies saying "negroes have been very high in this country but are at this time on the decline, fellows from $400 to $450, women $300." Again offers to sell Mary and her child Lucy to Burford. Burford's notation on this letter indicates that he bought them for $500.
Dates
- 1833 May 6
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From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 flat box)
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Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository