Slave trade--North America; Slaves--Connecticut--New London; Slavery--Connecticut--New London
Document on one leaf in three hands. On top, a contract signed by Dudley Saltonstall promising to "carry to North American for sale" a "negroe girl named Mimba." On bottom, a reciept for the sale of the slave Mimba dated June 4, 1763. On back,...
Depositions--Virginia; Trials (Assault and battery)--Virginia; Indians of North America--Virginia
Deposition regarding the case of Benjamin Tucker, charged with "trespass, assault, & battery and false imprisonment" of "Indians" Phillis, Phebe, Eaton, Patt, and Sarah. The testimony, signed by Walker Crutchfield, Clerk of Petersburg District...
Abbott praises Markham's latest book of poems and mentions Herron and his satisfaction with Markham's book as well. Abbott writes about spending less time working on "The Comrade" and that Spargo will be taking over as editor. Abbott will spend...
Grierson writes to Markham about an array of topics including various social issues and the financial independence of writers and poets and how it restrains them from criticizing certain men and writing about certain topics.
Moyer writes a letter praising Ward for his role as General Secretary in the Christian Socialist Fellowship and expressing regret that Ward must give up his role. Moyer writes of his belief that Carr would be the best candidate to take over the...
Markham writes to Martin thanking him for the signed copy of his book, "The Passing of the Idle Rich." Markham goes on to praise the book and its message.
The Intercollegiate Socialist Society sent invitations to the Hillquit-Untermyer debate about the Money Trust Problem and providing order slips to pay for and reserve seats at the debate at Carnegie Hall.
Kovnat sends Markham a copy of "The Newer Justice" published by Cleland. Kovnat writes of various bills calling for the abolishment of capital punishment.
Bynner writes a letter to Mrs. Markham regarding the death of Wheeler. Bynner expresses his belief that no religious ceremony should be held but a brief acknowledgment at the beginning of the next Poetry Society meeting would be appropriate. Bynner...
