George A. Ketchum, Mobile, Alabama, to Carter Coupland, 1856 August 19

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Identifier: id164945

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Scope and Contents

Informs him that when the servant Neill [?] was told he was to be sent to Virginia, he became upset at the idea of leaving his young wife and children; asks if he could buy Neill so the family could stay together; needs to buy Neill on time as he has not the cash to outlay right now; mentions that Neill has had syphilis several times and is not entirely sound; wonders if he would make a trade for him.2 pages. Autographed letter signed.

Dates

Creation: 1856 August 19

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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