A letter from John Cheeseborough to his aunt Elizabeth Frances Blyth discussing the purchase of the enslaved man York. Makes notation that he is "unwilling to sell him to any one so that he cannot occasionally see his family."
A letter from John Cheeseborough to his aunt Elizabeth Frances Blyth discussing the hiring of the enslaved man York. Makes notation that he would be "very unwilling to sell him where he could not be with his family."
A bill of sale for the enslaved man listed as "negro named Thomas" for $925. The sale is between James Adger, James Hamilton and Arthur Middleton who bought Thomas from J. William C. Hitchinson.
A bill of sale for the enslaved man listed as "Negro man slave Caius." The enslaved man was bought by James Hamilton, Arthur Middleton, and James Adger for the sum of $800 from William R. Maxwell and James R. Pringle.
A bill of sale for the enslaved women listed as "negro woman named Robin." The enslaved woman was bought by James Hamilton, James Adger and Arthur Middleton from E. Lightwood for $900.
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.