William Wright

Receipt for Oakes's $1660 check; boy Abram unsatisfactory; instructions about Bob. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks about escaped Negro Cupid; reward offered. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks about escaped Negro Cupid; reward offered. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Escape of Negro John from boat; instructions in case of capture. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks original homes of runaway Negroes January and Peter. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Directions for sale of Louisa and Ben. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks value of Negro described. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks about possible sale of Ben and John. In hands of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Trailbird will take care of girls sent Oakes. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Acknowledges insurance policy. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks value of Negro described. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Offers $25 for capture of Peter. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Inquiries about protested draft. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Discusses enclosed order and market; Christmas invitation. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Unwilling to obtain Ker's Negro woman illegally. In hands of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Directions for arrest of boys Ben and John, employed on steamer Florida. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks value of railroad shares; market in Savannah dull. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks man Bob owned by Wright delivered to W. H. Falbird. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Full description of Cyrus. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks about possible sale of Cyrus; bill against W.D. Ellis; market dull. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Instructions about Negro Ben and advertising of runaway Negro Dave. In hand of Wm. C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Oakes's unsatisfactory handling of boy Ben, sold Legare; Ben to be returned immediately. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sends Negro boy on boat Gordon, to be put in workhouse. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Unable to sell woman Nelly. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks about possible sale of Cyrus; bill against W.D. Ellis; market dull. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

On reward offered by William D. Ellis for capture of runaway Robert, now in jail. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Unable to sell Nelly owing to fever. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

On payment for Negro Peter; instructions about Alleck and Abram. In hand of Wm. C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks route to Georgetown, S.C. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Boy Ben to be sent to Savannah immediately. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sends check; yellow fever in Savannah abating. On behalf of William Wright. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks enquiries about Negro in Savannah jail purporting to belong to Ellis; will buy some Negroes if cheap. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Financial matters; Tom sold to Spiers; market improving. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sends Negro boy on boat Gordon, to be put in workhouse. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks route to Georgetown, S.C. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

On reward offered by William D. Ellis for capture of runaway Robert, now in jail. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Will try to sell woman but must do so across river for titles. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks about Negro owned by Scranton Johnston & Co. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Instructions on sale of slave Lewis for Johnston Scranton & Co.; discusses Abram and Alleck. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Plans for sending Rober to Charleston; asks about Georgetown climate. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

About slave Toney; sends bill of sale. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Boy Ben to be sent to Savannah immediately. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Acknowledges payment; sends bill of sale for Skinner's man Toney. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Financial matters; Tom sold to Spiers; market improving. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks bill of sale delivered W. Williams; other finances. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Offer of $250 for Nelly. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Directions for sale of Cyrus. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Misunderstanding about sale of Abram; instructions for sale of Bob. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Instructions about James Skinner's boy Toney; disposal of boy Ben; Legare included to give trouble. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Old Nelly sold for $250; will send check. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Offer of $250 for Nelly. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks about sale of Washington & New Orleans Telegraph Co. shares. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

On sale of Abram, Alleck and Toney. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks market value of Negro described. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Offers Cyrus at $1100, with restrictions. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Cyrus to be sold for $1000, at once if possible. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks about boy Cyrus; trade dull. In hand of Wm. C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

On Cyrus, sold to Wright; is sending handy by boat. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

On Cyrus, sold to Wright; is sending handy by boat. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Girl offered of not interest. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks about possible visit of mulatto girl Lydia to Charleston. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks about a mulatto, sister of a girl belonging to Manigault. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

On title to boy Toney. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thanks for care of Dr. Parker's boy; asks value of W.A. Skrine's boy; Savannah business quiet. In hand of W.W. George. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Offers George, bearer of note, for sale, though perhaps unsound; N.A. Hardee & Co. will provide title. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

N.A. Hardee & Co. enquire about possible sale of Negro. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks about woman and children sent on consignment. In hand of W.W. George. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks for inquiries about runaway slaves in his hands. In hand of W.W. George. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Introduces Abraham McCullers; sets price for slaves sent on consignment. In hand of Wm. C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Is sending woman and 2 children for sale. In hand of W.W. George. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Refers him to N.A. Hardee & Co. about George. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks for inquiries about runaway slaves in his hands. In hand of W.W. George. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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Receipt for Oakes's $1660 check; boy Abram unsatisfactory; instructions about Bob. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Inquiries about protested draft. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Discusses enclosed order and market; Christmas invitation. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Directions for arrest of boys Ben and John, employed on steamer Florida. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Offers $25 for capture of Peter. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks value of railroad shares; market in Savannah dull. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Acknowledges insurance policy. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks about possible sale of Ben and John. In hands of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks original homes of runaway Negroes January and Peter. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Unwilling to obtain Ker's Negro woman illegally. In hands of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Directions for sale of Louisa and Ben. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Escape of Negro John from boat; instructions in case of capture. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Trailbird will take care of girls sent Oakes. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

On sale of Abram, Alleck and Toney. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sends check; yellow fever in Savannah abating. On behalf of William Wright. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Directions for sale of Cyrus. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Unable to sell Nelly owing to fever. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Asks about sale of Washington & New Orleans Telegraph Co. shares. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

About slave Toney; sends bill of sale. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

On payment for Negro Peter; instructions about Alleck and Abram. In hand of Wm. C. Dawson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library