North American Enslavement Documents

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Selection of North American enslavement documents from late 18th and 19th centuries from the Chicago History Museum's Archives and Manuscripts collections.
Thomas Hart Benton letter to Andrew Jackson, circa 1827

Thomas Hart Benton letter to Andrew Jackson, circa 1827

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Thomas McReynolds letter from his father, 1835 August 24

Thomas McReynolds letter from his father, 1835 August 24

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Thomas McReynolds letter to District 14 Court, March 1838

Thomas McReynolds letter to District 14 Court, March 1838

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Thomas McReynolds letter to Sarah Jane McReynolds, 1831 June 21

Thomas McReynolds letter to Sarah Jane McReynolds, 1831 June 21

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Transcription of a letter to Andrew Jackson from the Secretary of State, 1829 April 21

Transcription of a letter to Andrew Jackson from the Secretary of State, 1829 April 21

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Underground Railway letter, circa 1842

Underground Railway letter, circa 1842

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William Garnett deed of emancipation, 1845 October 17

William Garnett deed of emancipation, 1845 October 17

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William Gaston letter to Charles W. Karthaus & Co., 1819 January 9

William Gaston letter to Charles W. Karthaus & Co., 1819 January 9

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William Gaston letter to Theron Metcalf, 1820 September 24

William Gaston letter to Theron Metcalf, 1820 September 24

3 pages: 33% complete (100% transcribed, 67% needs review)
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