A letter to Langdon Cheves Sr. concerning the cause of death for four enslaved persons on Delta Plantation. The letter mentions a possible chronic malady as the cause rather than "improper severity" by the overseer or harm by other enslaved persons. Makes a remark that the enslaved man Charles, thought to have committed suicide, may have fallen into the canal accidentally.
An agreement between Langdon Cheves Sr. and his overseer George Lynes in which he promises to carry out his duties, which includes attending to the enslaved persons in sickness.
A bill of sale for six enslaved persons purchased by Langdon Cheves Sr. from R.T. Pinckney for $3,605. The names of the enslaved persons are Carter, Cely, Billy, Tommy, Ben, and Abraham.
A bill of sale for three enslaved people purchased by Langdon Cheves Sr. from the estate of Daniel Blake for $1,320. The names of the enslaved persons are Limerick, Chloe, and Bob.
A bill of sale for five enslaved persons purchased by Langdon Cheves Sr. from Robert Pinckney for $2,075. The names of the enslaved persons are listed as Tom, Silvia, Betsey, Bella, and "Scena."
A bill of sale for five enslaved persons purchased by Langdon Cheves Sr. from the estate of William E. Turnbull for $3, 615. The names of the enslaved persons are Hannibal and his wife Rose, Dorset and his wife Beck, and a woman named Willoby.
An agreement between Langdon Cheves Sr. and his overseer William B. Richardson on Delta Plantation in which he promises to carry out his duties, which includes finding his own servant, a "small boy." The letter states that Richardson, his family and servants are to be supplied with bread.
