Conway D. Whittle letter

Collection

Identifier: SC 01857

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Content Description

Letter to Richmond, Virginia slave traders Davis, Deupree and Co., from Virginia physician Conway Davies Whittle inquiring about the rates of sale of 24 enslaved persons owned by Whittle. Age, gender, complexion, and skills are mentioned to describe the enslaved people.

Dates

Creation: 1860 November 2

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Biographical / Historical

Conway Davies Whittle (1809-1891) was the son of Virginia merchant and buisnessman Fortescue Whittle. He was raised on a plantation in Mecklenburg County, Virginia and attended the University of Pennsylvania. After attending university, he returned to Virginia to pratice as a physician and dentist.

Davis, Dupree & Co., was owned and operated by William S. Deupree. The company opened in 1860 for the primary purpose of selling enslaved people. William S. Deupree died in a land mine explosion during the Civil War (1861-1865)