Slavery Collection, 1709-1864. Series V, Correspondence, 1766-1895

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: Atticus 3 mo 24. 96. Inserted in Lewes Journal; Two-page letter to the Editors of the Lewes Journal on the topic of abolition, signed 'Atticus' and dated Henfield [Sussex, England] March 24, 1796., New-York Historical Society

: News Paper Essay printed in Lewes Journal. 1 mo 25. 1796; Four-page letter to the Editors of the Lewes Journal regarding the abolition of slave trade, signed 'Atticus' and dated Henfield [Sussex, England] Jan 22. 1796., New-York Historical Society

: Essay for News Paper; Two-page letter to the Printer of the Diary regarding African slave trade, signed 'Atticus' and dated Winchester [Hampshire, England] April 16th 1789. Includes note to 'Mr. Woodfall' requesting that the piece be placed in the Diary, signed 'A'., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Jos. H. Bradley to T. T. Barnes]; Two-page letter to Mr. T. T. Barnes regarding the illegal sale of slave Flavilla Ann, whose mother Jane had been manumitted in 1835., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Augustus Brown to Captain Thos. Roger]; Four-page letter to Captain Benjamin Almy of Newport from Augustus Brown, dated Annamaboo [?] Jan 17, 1774, regarding a shipment of sixty slaves and the death of Captain Thos. Roger., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter to David Barrow, Montgomery, Kentucky]; Four-page letter to David Barrow of Montgomery, Kentucky, from several Quakers from Whitewater, Wayne County, Indiana Territory regarding the abolition of slavery. Includes note mentioning abolition meeting at Mt. Sterling, Friday before 1st Sunday in June, 1816., New-York Historical Society

: Miles Brenton's letter dated 12th April 1766; Two-page letter to Hugh Burn from Miles Brenton regarding the shipment of several slaves, listed by name and plantation., New-York Historical Society

: Letter to E. John Waller; Two-page letter to Elder John Waller from Robert Carter of Nomony [Nomini] Hall regarding the abolition of slavery in the United States., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from E. B. C. Cash to Gov. M. L. Bonham]; Two-page letter to Governor M. L. Bonham of Columbia, South Carolina, from E. B. C. Cash regarding the release of his Negro man Jim from the Richland District jail. Includes note that states, 'this letter relates to the article entitled 'A Daring Outlaw,' in this newspaper., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Rich Cocke to John Ambler esquire]; Two-page letter to John Ambler of Winchester [Virginia] from Rich Cocke of Surrey House [Virginia] regarding the sale of slaves Milly, her son Billy, and an unnamed daughter., New-York Historical Society

: To His Excellency Silas H. Jenison, Governor of Vermont; Four-page memorial from a Convention of the Friends of the Negro addressed to His Excellency Silas H. Jenison, Governor of Vermont regarding the abolition of slavery in the United States. Signed on behalf of the Convention by Thomas Clarkson, President. The Convention was held by the British and Foreign Antislavery Society in London from the 12th to the 23rd of June 1840., New-York Historical Society

: To His Excellency Wm. H. Seward, Governor of New York; Four-page memorial from a Convention of the Friends of the Negro addressed to His Excellency William H. Seward, Governor of New York, regarding the abolition of slavery in the United States. Signed on behalf of the Convention by Thomas Clarkson, President. The Convention was held by the British and Foreign Antislavery Society in London from the 12th to the 23rd of June 1840. Docket title 'From the World's Anti Slavery Convention, July 25th, 1840.', New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Thos. S. Dicken to Col. Ambler]; Letter from Thomas S. Dicken to Colonel John Ambler of Richmond [Virginia] regarding management of his plantation. Includes medical treatment for illness and punishment of infractions., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Edward Dickens to Mr. Samuel Sandford]; Letter to Samuel Sandford, Insurance Broker of Newport [Rhode Island] from Edward Dickens regarding insurance for Brig Sally, sailing from Providence to the Coast of Africa and back to Havana., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from R. H. Dickinson & Bros.]; Letter from R. H. Dickinson & Bros. of Richmond [Virginia] regarding estimated sale prices of 'likely young Negro men, boys, and girls.', New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Royal Diman]; Letter from Diman Royal of Bristol [Rhode Island] requesting information from Captain Nutson [Nutston?] regarding the whereabouts of Captain Littlefield, after he set sail from the Gold Coast. Includes tabulations on verso., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Willard Briggs]; Letter requesting insurance for the Brig Hannah, embarking on a voyage to Africa, the West Indies, and back to Rhode Island against 'the dangers of the sea, insurrections of the slaves, and a war against all or every nation, pirates plunders, etc.' Signed Willard Briggs of Newport, November 1793., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Theo. S. Fay]; Six-page letter from Theodore S. Fay regarding compensation for his appointment in Berlin and the abolition of slavery., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Nath. Fellows to Mr. Silas Dean]; Two-page letter from Nathaniel Fellows to Mr. Silas Dean upon arrival in Havana, regarding current market prices of slaves., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter to the Governor of Maryland, Horatio Sharpe]; Petition to the Governor of Maryland asking for a pardon of Jack, a Negro slave, having confessed to stealing goods from the house of Mr. Hopewell. Signature partially legible, possibly William Fitzhugh. Slip of paper in different hand dated 2nd August 1766 identifies this as Col. Fitzhugh's letter to the Governor [i.e. Horatio Sharpe] relative to the conviction of Negro Jack., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from James Foster to Col. John Ambler]; Two-page letter from James Foster of Louisa [Virginia] to Colonel John Ambler of Richmond, Virginia, regarding the management of his plantation. Includes questions on clothing slaves and the treatment of Gilbert, a runaway from 'the mountains.', New-York Historical Society

: [Letter to Mr. John Anderson]; One leaf with manuscript on both sides. On front, letter to Mr. John Anderson of Bristol regarding international slave trade, market prices of 'young & likely' Negros, and clothing for slaves being shipped. Includes mention of Brig Alert and Ship Hector, carrying slaves from the Coast of Africa to Barbados. Letter signed 'F. H. V E', Charleston [South Carolina]. On verso, letter dated May 8, 1784 to Messrs. Lycott and Maxwell of Barbados regarding communication between Captain William Lewellin of the Ship Hector and Mr. John Anderson of Bristol on January 20, 1784. Signed 'S. Ca' [Charleston, South Carolina]. Also on verso, letter fragment signed 'F. H. V E.', New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Archimedes George]; One-page letter from Archimedes George of Lucea, Jamaica, regarding funds stolen by his attorney William Fleming of Newport [Rhode Island] and slave trade at Green Island Harbor [Jamaica]., New-York Historical Society

: To the children of William Douglass; Four-page letter from Sarah M. Grimke of Newark [New Jersey] to the children of William Douglass regarding the welcoming of new wife, Sarah M. Douglas[s], into their household., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from A. E. G. to Sarah M. Grimke]; Four-page letter from Angelina Emily Grimke to her sister Sarah Moore Grimke regarding the abolition of slavery., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter to the Hon. John Houston, Esq.]; One-page letter from Holman Leeman [?] of Wilkes County [Georgia] to the Honorable John Houston, Esq. regarding the identification of a runaway slave thought to be under the illegal ownership of Mr. McClaskey. Letter addressed care of William Freeman [?] of Augusta [Georgia] ., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Hugh Hopewell]; One-page letter from Hugh Hopewell of St. Mary's County [Maryland] to Maryland Governor [Horatio Sharpe] regarding a pardon for his slave, Jack., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Thomas Hazard to Peter Gansevoort, Esq.]; One-page letter from Thomas Hazard, Keeper of City Prison New York, to Peter Gansevoort of Albany regarding the release of his slave. Includes rate of expense for imprisoned slaves., New-York Historical Society

: De Sun Do Move.' So Said Rev. John Jasper, Colored, and the Sermon Made Him Famous.; Mounted newspaper clipping from an unidentified newspaper titled 'De Sun Do Move' containing biographical details of Reverend John Jasper, an emancipated slave and founder of the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist church of Richmond [Virginia]. Date in ink at bottom of clipping, 1895., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Rev. John Jasper to Rev. Richard Raine]; One-page letter from Reverend John Jasper of Richmond [Virginia] to Reverend Richard Raine, pastor of M. E. church, Philadelphia, in response to an inquiry regarding knowledge of a man named Robert Paine, possibly Bishop Robert Paine, Methodist Episcopal Bishop (1799-1882)., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from John Henderson to Messrs. Gales and Seaton]; Two-page letter from John Henderson of Natchez [Mississippi] to the Editors of the National Intelligencer [Washington, D.C.], William Winston Seaton and Joseph Gales, Jr., regarding the submission of his article on the abolition of slavery., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from A. K. to Angelina E. Grimke]; Four-page letter from Abby Kelley of Lynn [Massachusetts] to Angelina E. Grimke of New York City regarding the abolition of slavery. Includes mention of lectures given by H. B. Stanton, William Lloyd Garrison, and George Thompson at the Society of Friends in Lynn, Massachusetts., New-York Historical Society

: Letter written at Amsterdam to a Person engaged in the Slave Trade, 8 mo. 21, 1784; Two-page letter from group of prominent abolitionist Quakers to an unidentified person 'fitting out a vessel to the Coast of Africa.', New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from McKown]; Eight-page letter from Westport, Missouri, regarding the Constitutional Convention for the future State of Kansas, in which two constitutions, one 'with slavery' and one 'without slavery', were under consideration. Includes accusations of political corruption of Kansas Territory Governors [Robert John] Walker and [Frederick Perry] Stanton. Signed 'McKown'., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter to Messrs. Gale and Seaton, Editors National Intelligencer]; Two-page letter from Stephen F. Miller of Lanier [Georgia] to the editors of the National Intelligencer regarding the reprinting of his 'Remarks.' Includes seven-page printed copy of 'Remarks of Stephen F. Miller, esq…on the Southern Question.', New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Daniel Lister]; Two-page letter from Daniel Lister regarding a dinner invitation. Addressed in a different hand in pencil on verso, 'Mrs. A. Washington of Liberia, C. W. Groves'. F Street, Cnr. 24th.', New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Antislavery Office, Phila.]; Two-page letter from the Antislavery Office, Philadelphia, giving notification for an Antislavery convention to be held in Harrisburg [Pennsylvania] on December 19, 1837, with the intent of organizing a State Antislavery Society. Signed by committee members of the Friends of Immediate Emancipation in Pennsylvania. Letterhead features engraving 'A Colored Young Man of the City of New York, 1835' by P. Reason., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from J. M. M'Kim to S. H. Gay]; Four-page letter from J. M. M'Kim to S. H. Gay detailing the escape of slave [Henry 'Box' Brown] from Richmond [Virginia] to Philadelphia [Pennsylvania] via overland express in a box. M'Kim requests that Gay refrain from publishing the story, and to 'send him on' to Francis Jackson., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from John Montgomery to Mr. William Patterson]; Letter from John Montgomery to Mr. William Patterson of Baltimore [Maryland] regarding the sale of several slaves mortgaged to Mr. Contee. Note in a different hand indicates that letter was answered 29 June [1793]., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from John Parrish to William Dilwyn]; Four-page letter from John Parrish of Philadelphia to William Dilwyn regarding the American Antislavery movement. Includes mention of several slaveholders who manumitted their own slaves, as well as several Quakers involved in the abolition of slavery., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Wm. S. Pryor to Col. John Ambler]; Two-page letter from William S. Pryor of Hanover County [Virginia] to Col. John Ambler of Richmond [Virginia], notifying him of the imprisonment of two runaway slaves belonging to Ambler., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Thos. Reader to Robt. Crooke, Esq., Merchant in Newport, Rhode Island, New England]; Two-page letter from Thomas Reader in St. Lucia, to Robert Crooke of Newport, Rhode Island, regarding his shipment of slaves recently arrived in Barbados. Describes difficulties with market exchange of slaves, currency, and crops., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Nath. Russell to Mr. Stephen Dublois]; Two-page letter from Nathaniel Russell in Charleston [South Carolina] to Stephen Dublois, merchant in Newport, Rhode Island, continuing discussion of late payments to Dublois. Russell cites delayed profit from the Brig Betsey's 'cargo of Negros.', New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Nath. Russell to Stephen Dublois, Esq.]; Two-page letter from Nathaniel Russell in Charleston [South Carolina] to Stephen Dublois, merchant in Newport, Rhode Island, continuing discussion of late payments to Dublois. Russell cites delayed profit from Captain Shearman's 'cargo of Negros.', New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Gerrit Smith to T. D. Weld]; Two-page letter from Gerrit Smith of Peterboro [New York] to Theodore D. Weld regarding the arrival of Craydon at his house, Smith's contribution to the [Antislavery] Almanac, and the declined appointment of 'President Schumacher of Gettysburgh' as Vice President of the Pennsylvania Christian [?] Society., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter to Capt. Nicholas Power]; Two-page letter to Captain Nicholas Power of Providence, Rhode Island, denying a request for insurance against 'the mortality of slaves' and 'Barbary Cruisers' [probably Barbary corsairs] for an upcoming voyage. Power is encouraged to request insurance for his Brig 'against the Danger of the Sea [and] the Insurrection of Slaves.' Includes discussion of London Premiums for Coast to Market voyages. Letter signed 'S. S.', New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Gerrit Smith]; Two-page letter from Gerrit Smith of Peterboro [New York] in response to a request for the bequeathment of his property. Includes description of his health., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Gerrit Smith to Mr. Theodore D. Weld]; Four-page letter from Gerrit Smith of Peterboro [New York] to Theodore D. Weld in Saratoga Springs [New York] in response to inquiry regarding antislavery lecturers and the disbursement of his property. Smith suggests two ministers by the name of Rev. A. Scofield and Elder Corey. Reference is made to the Mad. Co.[probably Madison County] Antislavery Society., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Gerrit Smith to Theodore D. Weld]; Four-page letter from Gerrit Smith of Peterboro [New York] to Theodore D. Weld in New York City regarding the appointments of Brother Wright [probably Theodore S. Wright] to the position of Editor and Brother Bring to the position of Secretary in their Society [probably the American Antislavery Society]. Includes mention of Antislavery meetings in Butternut and a Baptist Church in Hamilton., New-York Historical Society

: [Letter from Gerrit Smith to Sarah and Angelina Grimke]; Two-page letter sent from New York City by Gerrit Smith to Angelina and Sarah Grimke of Philadelphia to give his regrets for not being able to visit or attend the wedding of Angelina Grimke and Theodore Dwight Weld, due to his poor health., New-York Historical Society

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