Edwin R. Alberti papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Edwin R. Alberti papers
Creator: Alberti, Edwin R., -1862?
Inclusive Dates: 1819-1863
Language(s): English
Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet 1 box
Collection Number: ms3218
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Edwin R. Alberti was a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Light Artillery. He married Mary Sadler, daughter of Henry Sadler of Camden County, Georgia. Alberti had power of attorney to handle the estate of Henry R. Sadler, and was administrator of the estate of Joseph D. Lauck.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of military papers, legal documents, and letters, pertaining to several aspects of the life and work of Edwin R. Alberti, from 1819 to 1863. Military papers include a special order for a furlough, orders to appear for a Court of Inquiry, an order signed by President John Quincy Adams' restoring Alberti to active duty after an inquiry into alleged misconduct, and acceptance of Alberti's resignation from the 4th Artillery. There are numerous Chattel mortgages, bills of sale, and deeds of gift for named enslaved women, men, and children, and legal papers regarding the distribution of people enslaved to heirs of Henry R. Sadler. The collection also consists of papers relating to the sloop B.S. Newcomb.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Edwin R. Alberti paperes, ms3218, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2019.

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

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Papers Edwin R. Alberti, 1820-1863

 

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Edwin Alberti military papers , 1822-1827

 

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B.S. Newcomb papers, 1851-1853

 

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Chattel mortgages and bills of sale for named enslaved people, 1844-1862

Bill of sale for an enslaved man named Toby -- from Whipple Aldrich to Cyrus Strong, Junior, 1844 February 10

Edwin R. Alberti acting as agent of Cyrus Strong, Junior. Also includes a release of claim by Lemuel Church (deceased), signed by George W. Woolley, temporary Administrator of the former's estate.

Signed St. Mary's, Camden County, Georgia. Elias Griswold and J. W. Preston, witnesses

Bill of sale -- Cornelius Vorhees to E. R. Alberti, 1844 December 26

Bill of sale for an enslaved man named Milo (50) and his son Alfred (20). Signed Woodstock Mills, Nassau County, Territory of Florida. A. Dunbar and Samuel Walker, witnesses

Bill of sale -- G. W. Woolley to E. R. Alberti, 1845 January 8

Bill of sale names enslaved persons Ned (29) and Katy (40), partnered as spouses. Signed by John Bessent, court clerk

Bill of sale -- Cornelius Vorhees to E. R. Alberti for ten enslaved persons, 1844 December 26

Contract established in December 1844, signed by C. Vorhees in February 1845. Contains names of enslaved persons: Elick; Louisa and her child, Squire; Edy, and her children Sarah, Rainey, Pender, and [unnamed person]; Shearman; and Toraby [or Foraby].

States that the seven latter persons are in the possession of Jared Barber in Barbour County, Alabama. Also signed by A. Dunbar and Samuel Walker, witnesses. Location: Nassau County, Territory of Florida

Letter -- from E. R. Alberti to John L. Villalonga concerning valuation of an enslaved boy named Shearman [Sherman], 1846 January 5

Signed Woodstock Mills, and mentions Jeffersonton and Centrevillage, Georgia.

Names former enslaver Cornelius Vorhees. Includes valuations by D. L. Clinch and R. P. Burton, and another by John L. Villalonga, written by Villalonga and returned in the same letter. The enslaved person Sherman also acts as courier for letter

Bill of sale for an enslaved man named Jack (20) -- from Sarah Parmenter to E. R. Alberti , 1847 January 20

Nassau County, Florida. Also names John W. Geiger, agent of E. R. Alberti. H. F. Parmenter and John Geiger, witnesses

Bill of sale for an enslaved man named Ned (25) -- from Clarissa C. Anderson to E. R. Alberti, 1850 June 9

Signed St. Johns County, Florida. Also names locations of Woodstock, Nassau County, Florida; and St. Augustine.

E. B. Gould, witness. Certified by G. Humphreys, Judge of Probate

Bill of sale for an enslaved man named Adam (22) -- from Maria C. Delony to E. R. Alberti, 1852 September 17

Signed Woodstock Mills, Nassau County, Florida

Bill of sale for an enslaved man named John -- from Sam H. Warren to E. R. Alberti , 1853 October 29

Signed Augusta, Georgia. N. C. Troubour[?], witness

Bill of sale for an enslaved man named Robert (19) -- from Thomas Jennings to E. R. Alberti , 1853 October 29

Enslaved man also referred to as Bob. N. C. Troubour[?], witness. Signed Hamburg, South Carolina

Deed of transfer -- from Cyrus Strong, Junior to Ernestine Strong Alberti, 1861 July 4

Names enslaved persons: Toby, and his four children John, Patty, Toby, and Rhina. Signed Binghamton, Broome County, New York. John Clapp, witness. Also names Ransom Balcom, Justice of Supreme Court; and Hallam E. Pratt, clerk

Bill of sale for an enslaved man named Jack (28) -- from John Sheffield to E. R. Alberti , 1859 December 3

Signed Camden County, Georgia. R. L. King, witness

Bill of sale -- from Henry E. W. Clark (executor of estate of Archibald Clark) to E. R. Alberti , 1851 January 7

Names enslaved persons William (28) and George (25). Signed Camden County, Georgia. Caroline E. Fork [or Fort] and Henry R. Fork [or Fort], witnesses

Confederate States versus The Property of Cyrus Strong , 1862 August

Names enslaved persons Toby (50); John (16); Toby, Junior (13); Patty (11); and Rhina (6). Signed Lake City, Florida. R. W. B. Hodgson, Receiver. Chandler Cox Yonge, Confederate States attorney. Also names R. L. King of Woodstock Mills

 

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Henry R. Sadler family and estate papers, including deeds of gift for enslaved people, 1830-1860

Deed of transfer -- Mary Sadler to her daughter, Mary Alberti and her husband E. R. Alberti, 1830 April 20

Names enslaved persons: Fama, Yama, Patty, George, Margaret, Lydia, Jude, Will, Nannie, Yancy, Lucy, Hannah, Ned, Jane, Mitchell, and Cooley.

Signed Nassau County, East Florida. Bolton A. Cupp [?], witness. Thomas Johnson, clerk

Bill of sale -- Mary Sadler to E. R. Alberti, 1842 January

Names enslaved persons: Joe and Polly, described as spouses.

G. A. Sadler, witness. Signed St. Marys, Camden County

Power of attorney granted to E. R. Alberti from estate of Henry R. Sadler, including power to convey possession of enslaved persons , 1857 August

Names enslaved persons Nan (38) and her children: Mary (16), Louis (14), Alonzo (12), Adolphus (10), John (8), Andrew (6), and Jesse (4). Signed by Henry R. Sadler and Houston M. Sadler. Felix Livingston, witness.

Location: Duval County, Florida

Receipt of payment for enslaved persons -- from S. McCall to E. R. Alberti, 1857 August 22

Names an enslaved woman Nan and her family (unnamed). Signed Colerain, Camden County, Georgia

Deed of sale for enslaved persons -- from estate of Henry R. Sadler to E. R. Alberti , 1858 January 7

Names enslaved persons Prince and Mary, and their children: Tom, Dick, Dod [or Doll], Scylla, Little Prince, and Bella. Signed Jacksonville, [Florida]. Certified by Richard R. Rashing, Judge of Probate

Letter -- from Richard R. Rashing to E. R. Alberti, including receipt , 1858 January 27

Refers to family of enslaved persons, unnamed. Signed Jacksonville, [Florida]. Includes signature of Frank Smith

Petition of Edwin R. Alberti trustee of Mary A. (Sadler) Sims and H. P. Sims concerning sale of enslaved persons, 1860 December 3

Refers to enslaved persons (unnamed) included in marriage settlement between Mary A. Sadler and H. P. Sims. Signed James M. Baker, Judge.

Judgement authorizes Alberti to "sell the Slaves named in said Deed of Marriage settlement, together with their increase, either at private or public Sale"

Bill of sale -- Catharine A. Sadler (administrator of estate of Henry R. Sadler) to E. R. Alberti, 1860 March 20

Names enslaved persons: Isaac, Lucy, and their son Cuffee. Signed Charleston, South Carolina. James H. Elliott and Catharine A. Elliott, witnesses.

Document describes Cuffee as "having by Catarack [Cataract] lost the use of one eye"

Report of Division of "Negroes" belonging to the Estate of Henry R. Sadler late of Duval County, including copy

Names enslaved persons along with their enslavers, as follows.

To Catharine A. Sadler: Mitchel, Betsey, and their children Silvy, Sandy, and Wellington. To C. A. Shanklin: George, Miley, and their children (unnamed); and Bob, Hagar, and their children (unnamed). To Houston M. Sadler: Camden, Julia, and "their family"; Lee, Die, and "their family"; Chester; Harry; and Margaret and infant. To Mary A. Sadler: Stepney, Amy, and their children (unnamed); Sal, Harris, and their children (unnamed); and Ben. To W. B. Sadler: Henry, Patty, and their children (unnamed); Jake, Jenny, and their children (unnamed). To Louisa S. Sadler: Scipio and Harriet; Cyrus; Jacky; William; Charlotte; Frank; and Joe. To John H. Loud [or Lond]: Frank, Mary, and their children (unnamed); and Jim.

Appraised value of the personal property of H. R. Sadler of Duval County, including enslaved persons

Names enslaved persons (separated in untitled groups, with perceived values) as follows:

1) Betsey, Nancey, Florida, Mitchell, Hannah, Robert, Infant [unnamed]. 2) Dan, Kelly [or Kitty], Israel. 3) Harris. 4) Morris, Clarissa, Morris Jr., Miley, Marta [?], Cornissa [?], Jude, Aleck, Lydia [?]. 5) Cornissa, Charly, Joe, Susan. 6) Jim, Fanny, Dan, Flora, Infant [unnamed]. 7) Sam, Nancy. 8) Sally, Neptune. 9) Jack, Mary, Alfred, Grace, Jack, Maria, Charity. 10) Prince, Mary, Tom, Dicky, Doll, Scylla, Prince, Bella. 11) Harriet, Jackey, William, Charlotte. 12) Camden, Juba, Camden, Samson, [Oscar], Maria, Nancy, Rose. 13) Amy, Georgia, Linda, Stepney, Infant [unnamed]. 14) Patty, Louisa, Henry, Lucinda, Davis. 15) Nan, Cyrus. 16) Jack, Die, Henry, Albert, Hamilton, Iyra [Ira], Infant [unnamed]. 17) Bob. 18) Harry, Sarah, Infant [unnamed]. 19) Jake, Jenny, Infant [unnamed]. 20) Lucy, Cuffie. 21) Chester, Sylvia, Harry, Jane, Sandy. 22) Monday, Frank. 23) Margaret, Infant [unnamed]. 24) Nanny, Aberdeen, Julia, Sarah. Also includes separate memorandum, created by "Mrs. S", listing enslaved persons possessed by Houston Sadler. This memorandum repeats many of the names of enslaved persons listed above, with some unique additions. See full text transcript, viewable at related link

 

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H. R. Sadler and family estate papers, 1853-1857

Multiple accounts, ledgers, receipts, and "legacies" of H. R. Sadler and family, 1853-1857

Mentions enslaved persons in multiple line items from various accounts, both in debits and credits.

Specifically mentions "Prince's family which is to be sold for $600," from from "H. R. Sadler Administrator in [accounts] with the Estate of H. R. Sadler, [deceased], 1857" Also mentions taxes paid for enslaved persons, expenses for hire of enslaved persons, purchases of enslaved persons, and the sale of enslaved persons, specifically to "Mrs. Shanklin," and "J D. Hart"

Affidavits establishing power of attorney -- Catharine A. Sadler to Edwin R. Alberti, 1855-1857

Affidavits establishing power of attorney -- Mary A. Sadler to Edwin R. Alberti, 1857

Affidavit of Edwin R. Alberti concerning accounts of Catharine Sadler and her daughter, C. A. Shanklin, 1860 January 14

Receipt -- from William E. Martin to Edwin R. Alberti, 1860 July 16

 

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Joseph D. Lauck estate papers, 1819-1820