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.
An agreement between Langdon Cheves Sr. and V.D. Jamison for the purchase of the enslaved boy Nelson for $625. Jamison describes the boy as "a strong active boy."
An agreement regarding five enslaved persons bequeathed to Henry Hilliard Gooch's children. The name of the enslaved persons are Patience, Tillman, Louisa, Nancy and Amanda.
A release and claim contract from Francis and Elizabeth Weston to Elizabeth's sister Ann Allston Tucker for the enslaved woman Bina and her child Isabel.
A written agreement between James Adams and James Hopkins in which Adams agrees to the sale of fifty slaves for $34,000. The slaves are referenced by name or as "negroes" and the following pages of the agreement discuss interest and debt.
An agreement regarding six enslaved persons bequeathed to Henry Hilliard Gooch's children. The names of the enslaved persons are Melisy, William, Amelia, Miles, Dave and John.
A note from A.J. Woods that certifies an agreement made by James Yates to take care of Robert F.W. Allston's farm, which includes caring for the "negroes."
