Collection: Langdon Cheves Papers, 1777-1864 / Contributing Institution: South Carolina Historical Society / Date: 1844-01 / Date Range (beta): 1844 - Lowcountry Digital Library Catalog Search Search Results

Start Over Collection Langdon Cheves Papers, 1777-1864 ✖ Contributing Institution South Carolina Historical Society ✖ Date 1844-01 ✖ Date Range (beta) 1844 ✖

1. Bill of Sale for Eleven Enslaved Persons Purchased from the Estate of Samuel Venning to Langdon Cheves, Sr., 1844

Bill of Sale for Eleven Enslaved Persons Purchased from the Estate of Samuel Venning to Langdon Cheves, Sr., 1844

Date:: 1844-01
Description:: A bill of sale for eleven enslaved persons purchased by Langdon Cheves Sr. from the estate of Samuel Venning for $3,560. The names of the enslaved persons are Jimmy, Lizzy, Maurice, Phoebe, Polly, Frank, Flora, Scilla, Charlotte, Jane, and Jim.

2. Letter to Langdon Cheves Jr. from Langdon Cheves Sr., January 23, 1844

Letter to Langdon Cheves Jr. from Langdon Cheves Sr., January 23, 1844

Date:: 1844-01
Description:: Letter to Langdon Cheves Jr. from Langdon Cheves Sr. discussing the future sale of enslaved persons.

3. Statement Concerning the Purchase of Eleven Enslaved Persons by Langdon Cheves Sr.

Statement Concerning the Purchase of Eleven Enslaved Persons by Langdon Cheves Sr.

Date:: 1844-01
Description:: A statement naming eleven enslaved persons purchased by Langdon Cheves Sr. for $3,526. The names of the enslaved persons are Lizzy, Jimmy, Moris, Phoebe, Polly, Frank, Flora, Scilla, Charlotte, Jane, and Jim.