Contract for enslaved man named William, 1862 January 1
Scope and Contents
Contract outlines the hire of William by L.W. Lane and William K. Davis from William's enslaver, Armistead Davis. The requirements for William's summer and winter clothes are described at length.
Dates
- Creation: 1862 January 1
Creator
- From the Collection: Cole, Henry Denison, 1856-1938 (Person)
- From the Collection: Lane, Levin Winder, Sr. (Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 2 Boxes
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository