Lot 202
(Civil War) Slavery, 1856 Slave Agents Letter "I want a good permanent home for my servant girl 'Lizzie', a yellow girl about 14 years. I want her employer to deal strictly with her; to require her to be obedient and respectful…. if after trial the girl suites and is taken in for 6 or 12 months (not life) her employer will be required to furnish and see that she is nice and suitably clothed. The wage you will arrange; the agreement I will make,"; the letter continues-"the bearer is a slave belonging to my uncle.the above note is his. if you think you wil take her, please lt me know by her." top one inch of document separated and hinge reattached, bottom one inch separated, still Fine and unusual ephemera.
Estimate 100 - 150
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| Realized $140 |
