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Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: In the letter, Hagar's aunt implores her to come home because Hagar's father has recently passed away. One of the noteworthy aspects of the letter is Hagar's aunt's use of spelling, showing the lack of educational opportunities afforded to African Americans during this time period. While the lett... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1853-01-12 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: According to the document, "Plaintiff [Edney Pruett] states in the presence of the defandent [Elijah Peters] that he got her with child about the 13 of April in 1851[.] She states that he had frequent intercours with her and also the defendant states that the first time he had any thing to do wit... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1857 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Petition and report of sale of a 12-year-old slave named Elvira, 1857, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The slave was owned by Thomas B. Stone, and then later by William M. Stone. The petition is an order to the court to have Elvira sold at a private sale because "of her machination for running away." View Full Item at Samford University Library