William H. Bonner papers, 1860-1879

Summary

Creator:

Bonner, William H., 1831-1917

Date:

1860-1879

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

William H. Bonner papers, ms3558, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one handwritten letter: dated near Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia, May 1, 1873, "Col. Jordan," signed "William B.," regarding the purchase of several enslaved people. The collection also includes a handwritten bill of sale for enslaved people sold to William H. Bonner.

Biographical / historical:

William H. Bonner (1831-1917) enlisted in Company I, Georgia 49th Infantry Regiment, Confederate Army, in 1862, and was eventually discharged for disability.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Slave bills of sale.
Slave records -- Georgia.
Enslaved persons -- Georgia
Slavery -- Georgia -- History.
Correspondence

Preferred citation:

William H. Bonner papers, ms3558, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.