Letter from Thomas K. Skinker to Dr. Nathaniel Vanderwall Clopton, 1839 January 16
Content Description
A single four page letter written by Thomas Skinker to associate Dr. Nathaniel Vanderwall Clopton of Virginia from whom he describes renting enslaved people. The letter concerns topics relating to slavery including the annual hiring of named enslaved people and details about an injured enslaved person.
Dates
- Creation: 1839 January 16
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 legal size folder)
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository