Slavery in Georgia collection, 1802-1856

Summary

Creator:
Unknown
Date:
1802-1856
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Slavery in Georgia collection, ms2923, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of materials relating to enslaved people and slavery in Georgia. The materials include estate appraisals for the estate of Brittain Smith (1802) and Valentine Hatcher (1812); an inventory of the estate of Valentine Hatcher (1812); and a property list of the estate of Brittain Smith (1802); a bill from Lusk, Lathrop, and Co. documenting items purchased for slaves' use (1834); and a letter (1856) from Linton Stephens in Sparta (Ga.). The appraisals and property list give the enslaved peoples' name and value. The letter (16 Dec. 1856) lists enslaved people Linton has for sale including their price, name, and age and discusses the health of several slaves.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Slavery in Georgia collection, ms2923, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.