[AFRICAN AMERICANA]. Letter about the hire of enslaved person. Forestville, [NC], 31 December 1846.
Sale 1194 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography Online
Lots Open
Jun 26, 2023
Lots Close
Jul 7, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
Own a similar item?
Estimate
$150 -
300
Price Realized
$95
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[AFRICAN AMERICANA]. Letter about the hire of enslaved person. Forestville, [NC], 31 December 1846.
1/2 page, 7 1/2 x 9 3/4 in., some loss to lower portion, creasing and toning throughout. Addressed on integral leaf to John T. West, Esq. of Raleigh, NC.
In full: "I have concluded to hire you Maria for next year at 3 dollars per Month $36.00 for year. This is as low as I possibly can afford to hire her. If you conclude to take her at the price please let me hear from you as my health is so bad I don't feel able to ride so far. Very respectfully yours &c. K. P. Hill."
In full: "I have concluded to hire you Maria for next year at 3 dollars per Month $36.00 for year. This is as low as I possibly can afford to hire her. If you conclude to take her at the price please let me hear from you as my health is so bad I don't feel able to ride so far. Very respectfully yours &c. K. P. Hill."
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
The Richard B. Cohen Civil War Collection
Condition Report
Auction Specialist