Cuttbert Bullitt Letter, 1796 December 29
Scope and Contents
A letter from 1796 composed by Cuthbert Bullitt, a lawyer and plantation owner in Prince William County, Virginia. The letter describes Cuthbert Bullitt's interaction with enslaved workers on the plantation and his analysis of the character and value of each person. The letter amounts to a single sheet folded to 6" x 7 3/4" with ink prose.
Dates
- Creation: 1796 December 29
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 legal sized folder)
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository