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Bill of Lading for Ninety-three Slaves

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 1688-sc

Scope and Contents Note

Bill of lading dated Oct. 24, 1850 for shipment of ninety-three slaves from Baltimore to New Orleans on the ship John C. Calhoun, master Captain John C. Lowell. The slaves were to be delivered to J.M. Wilson in New Orleans. Document lists names of slaves, their ages and their price.

Dates

  • Creation: October 24, 1850

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

Use Restrictions

Information on literary rights available in the repository.

Extent

2 pages (33 cm)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Bill of lading dated Oct. 24, 1850 for shipment of ninety-three slaves from Baltimore to New Orleans on the ship John C. Calhoun, master Captain John C. Lowell.

General

Printed form completed in ms.

General

No finding aid - see Special Collections librarian for assistance.

Title
Guide to the Bill of Lading for Ninety-three Slaves
Status
No Additional Box Or Folder List For This Small Collection
Date
2012
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Script of description
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Language of description note
English.

Repository Details

Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository

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