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Letter, J. T. Swayne in Memphis, Tenn., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1855 May 7

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4, item: 22
Identifier: IV

ALS. 2pp. Concerns the purchase of a sixteen-year-old boy for Burford in relation to a debt owed by "Weaver." Explains that the boy was purchased for $425.00 and although he was stricken with rheumatism, he was able to work and was improving in health.

Dates

  • 1855 May 7

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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

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