A copy of the last will and testament of Benjamin Allston in which he divides his estate and enslaved persons. The enslaved persons are listed as: Catharine, a mulatto man named Toby, Clarissa, Amy, Nanny, Abraham, Betty, James, Cain, Peggy, Daniel, Charlotte, Andrew and Mary. He also desires that "molto Joe" be rewarded for his fidelity by remaining where is with his wife and receiving two cows and calves, and an annual stipend of fifteen dollars for services to now be rendered.
The last will and testament of Benjamin Allston in which he divides his estate, money and enslaved persons. The enslaved persons are listed as: Catharine, a mulatto man named Toby, Clarissa, Amy, Nanny, Abraham, Betty, James, Cain, Peggy, Daniel, Charlotte, Andrew and Mary. He also desires that his "mulatto man Joe" be rewarded for his fidelity by remaining where he is with his wife and receiving two cows and calves, an annual stipend of fifteen dollars for services to now be rendered.
The last will and testament of Benjamin Allston in which he divides his estate and enslaved persons. The enslaved persons are listed as: Catharine, a mulatto man named Toby, Clarissa, Amy, Nanny, Abram, Betty, James, Cain, Peggy, Billy, Daniel, Charlotte, Andrew and Mary.
A medical bill from Dr. Robert Nesbit to the estate of Benjamin Allston, deceased. The bill includes the names of enslaved persons, their ailment, cost, date and prescription. Notations include treating a "negro girl," and visiting two enslaved persons at PeeDee Plantation.
Contract between John M. and Elizabeth Tucker and Charlotte Ann Allston concerning the enslaved woman Sary and her children. It is agreed that the female children Nancy and Linda will be taught to sew and wash and the male child Philander taught carpentry.
A bond and mortgage from the heirs of Benjamin Allston's estate, (Charlotte Ann Allston, Robert F.W. Allston, William W. Allston, John Tucker, Joseph Waties Allston, Mary Pyatt Allston and Charlotte Atchinson Allston) to Charles Kershaw listing many enslaved persons as collateral.
The last will and testament of Charlotte Ann Allston in which she divides her enslaved persons among her family. Referred to as "negroes," the enslaved persons are listed as: Betty, Boson, Cater, Ceasar, Chance, Charles, Charlotte, Clarissa, Daniel, Dellah, Esam/Old Esam, Frank, Guy, Jacob, Jemmy, Legette, Little Milly, Mary, Michel, Minas, Nancy, Nanny, Nelly, Peter, Prince, Sue, and Tom.
Memorandum of agreement between Charlotte Allston and Samuel Smith for the hire of enslaved persons. The agreement states that Charlotte Allston gives each enslaved person winter and summer clothes and shoes.
1850-1859, 1860-1869, 1840-1849, 1830-1839, and 1820-1829
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The Robert F.W. Allston Receipt Book, 1823-1863, records receipts received by Robert Allston for payments made to numerous overseers, carpenters and family members. Examples of receipts found in the book include wages for overseers at Nightingale Hall Plantation, Exchange Plantation and Matanza Plantation, later known as Chicora Wood, as well as purchases of enslaved persons and travel expenses.
A letter to Charlotte A. Allston from her overseer discussing the death of the enslaved man Cane or "Cain." His death occurred from a scuffle with a "little mulatto boy" who stabbed him in the foot with a knife. Dr. Wragg treated the enslaved man Cane who eventually died from an infection.
A letter written to Robert F.W. Allston from "Malotto Joe" or commonly spelled mulatto. Robert Allston is referred to as "master" and the letter discusses a widespread sickness across the plantation, no place to put the crops and payment needed for a horse.
A letter to Charlotte A. Allston from her overseer discussing his resistance to voluntarily giving up money following the death of the enslaved person Cain. He writes that he was not an accessory to his death and therefore, not liable to pay for anything. Other details of the letter discuss the rice crop and the work of a female field hand.
Letter written by Charlotte Ann Allston to her children discussing her opinions on her late husband's will. She primarily states her views on how the enslaved persons should be divided among the family. Charlotte Allston also claims that her dying request is for the enslaved persons Sary and Sue to be rewarded for their fidelity to her by living together in love and peace with each other.
