The Dr. Francis P. Porcher Prescription Book 1856-1859 records the patients, including enslaved people, of Dr. Francis Peyre Porcher. The descriptions state the names of the patients, the slave and their owner, the types of medicines that are being prescribed and specific ingredients for those medicines.
This multi-page document is a slave insurance policy by the Aetna Life Insurance Company to Thomas P. Allen. Enclosed is details on the insurance policy for the enslaved women listed as "Sebina" or "Sebrina" and her occupation as a washer.
A list of items under the title "amount brought over" with associated figures in dollars. Items include cotton, horses, corn, stone, furniture and tools.
A document with the title "Appraisal Bill of the Personal Property, Goods and Chattles of John Smith Sr, deceased. Included are the names of enslaved men and women. The slaves are listed as Theophilius, referenced as "Negro Boy," Adam, Andrew, Silvey, Celia, Mary, Hester, Lavenia and Amanda.
A document listing the items, cattle and slaves owned by John Smith Sr. that were sold to numerous buyers upon his death. The slaves are referenced as "negroes" and are listed as Theophilius, Adam, Andy, Silvey, Celia, Mary, Lavenia, Hester and Mandy.
