Joseph Meek Slavery Letter
In this letter dated August 23, 1855, the letter writer informs Joseph Meek of Nashville of his intent to purchase enslaved people from a variety of sources. He tells of opportunities in Smith County and Rogersville, Tenn., and well as a pending purchase of two men and a girl from his cousin.
Dates
- 1855 August 23
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
In this letter dated August 23, 1855, the letter writer informs Joseph Meek of Nashville of his intent to purchase enslaved people from a variety of sources. He tells of opportunities in Smith County and Rogersville, Tenn., and well as a pending purchase of two men and a girl from his cousin.
Biographical/Historical Note
No biographical information is available.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
This collection was purchased by Special Collections in October 2003.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository