Negro
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from W. H. Porter to Friend Eno, November 4, 1860
Letter from W. H. Porter in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Friend Eno. He states that George Johnson killed Old Wiley, an enslaved man belonging to Judge Wheeler, and that a five hundred dollar reward is being offered. Porter also warns Eno not to let another enslaved person named Arch Stand escape. Folder 37
Statement signed by six persons of the National Council at Willstown, May 5, 1811
A statement signed by six persons of the Native Council at Willstown stating that two enslaved persons, Will and his wife Hanah, shall be inherited by Peggy Scott, widow of James Vann. It specifies that Will, Hanah, and any children they may have will be the property of Peggy Scott and her heirs "for life." Written by administrators of the Vann estate. Includes photostat, photocopy, and typed transcript. Folder 11
Untitled typescript page describing hangings on the Red River, mid-20th century
Folder 12