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The comptroller writes regarding a previous letter on the subject of smuggling and a recent act of Congress addressing the unloading of vessels on the Confederate coast and the collection of duties.
A consent form for an enslaved family to live in a house
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A consent letter for "Philis, her husband Dick, and six children Daniel, William, Dick, Martin, Seraphine, and Eusebis, enslaved people, to live near the signers.
Letter to excuse an enslaved person leaving without a permission slip
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Letter to Ms. Putnam explaining how "Peyton" was given a mistaken slip of paper instead of the pass written for them. Both the mistaken paper and the slip were sent to Ms. Putnam to better explain how this mishap could have taken place....
This manuscript by Susan B. Eppes includes a hand-drawn mockup for the book cover, the typescript with marginalia to prepare the document for editing and printing, and an introduction by the author. The body of the work reflects the...
A consent form for a "free person of color" and her children to live in a house
Description:
A consent letter for "Jane Seville" and her children "Margaret, Janeliet, Harriett, Peter, Elizabeth, and James Chandler, free people of color, to live and have their immediate place of abode near the signers.
Letter asking permission for an enslaved person to live in a separate residence
Description:
A petition soliciting permission for "Caroline" and "Florida, enslaved people, to occupy a separate residence adjoining enslaver A. H. Cole's residence. The petition was passed.
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