James relates the story of his tooth abscess. He concerned about the dental bill and is prepared to put up a fight if he is overcharged; he will visit the dentist for his twentieth follow-up. He discusses having a bout of eczema, which has cleared...
Depositions--Delaware; Slavery--Delaware; Fugitive slaves--Delaware; Fugitive slaves--New York (State)--New York
One-page deposition of Richard Colgate of Kent County, Delaware, regarding his runaway slave James Winham. Includes detailed description and account of Winham's escape to New York, where he "inlisted [sic] in his Majesties Service in Capt. Langdons...
Bill of sale for "a negroe carpenter named James" purchased by Mr. John Joyce [of Kingston, Jamaica] from Duncan Johnston. Signed by Johnston's attorney, James Wright.
Bill of sale for "one negro man named James," purchased by Mr. John Joyce of Kingston [Jamaica] from James Orrok. Signed by Robt. [Robert] McMickan [W. Michan?].
Ship manifest of "negroes, mulattoes, and persons of color taken on" the Brig Uneas of Alexandria from the port of Alexandria to New Orleans, Louisiana. Includes names of ship's Master Nathaniel Boush, shippers William H. Williams of Washington...
Ship manifest of "negroes, mulattoes, and persons of color taken on" the Steam Boat Columbia of Baltimore from the port of Alexandria [Virginia] to Norfolk [Virginia]. Includes names of ship's Master James Mitchell, shipper James H. Birch of...
Promotional Materials; Democratic Party (Kings County, N.Y.); Browne, James J.
Double-sided handbill advocating James J. Browne for Sheriff in Kings County. Front: Image of James J. Browne. Reverse: Ballot with James J. Browne's name.
James writes that he is about to go into battle but is not at all nervous. He is now a corporal and in charge of four men. He talks about the long march to his current location and going into a nearby town where he had an omlette and wine. Censor...
James writes to his mother explaining his new appearance: tan skin, shorter hair, slimmer. He will be sending this letter through Joe North of the Daily Worker who will send it air mail from Barcelona to Paris.
James is currently away from fighting and tells his mother it is a miracle he wasn't hit. Promises to wire a note assuring her he is safe once he is far enough away from the artillery. He is glad to have gotten his mother's letter which caught him...
Convalescent hospitals; Military hospitals; Reading;
Caption on postcard: Departamento de hidroterapia. James writes to his brother about being injured by shrapnel and is currently reading Marxist literature in the hospital.
Newspapers; Wounds & injuries; Military hospitals; Bombardment; Bombers; Air warfare; Convalescent hospitals;
James recounts his being wounded during the Ebro Offensive. He describes his wounds and the bombardment. He is currently in a hospital with nothing to read. He intends to write a newspaper piece about his ordeal and have Walter Kerr of the Herald...
Slaves--Kentucky--Lincoln County; Slavery--Kentucky--Lincoln County
Four-page deed of mortgage between John D. Scott and Ann H. Hunton, including the slaves Harry, Sandy, George, America, Milly, Lucretia, James; and Mary, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Bills of sale; Slaves--Kentucky--Lincoln County; Slavery--Kentucky--Lincoln County
Two-page bill of sale between James B. Green, his wife, Mary R. Green, and W. F. White, rega.rding one slave man named Limus, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Merchant ships--United States; Merchant mariners--Salaries, etc.
Receipt for money received by James Rogers, Jr. from Samuel and Wiliam Vernon in Newport [Rhode Island], "being for Wm. Lake, Ex'or and paid to Mr. James Roggers [Rogers], against Ed'd Clanning [Clannen]."
Two-page deposition of Dr. John Archer of Annarundel [Anne Arundel] County [Maryland], describing circumstances surrounding the death of Jos, a slave belonging to Mr. James Lee. Archer testifies that an autopsy of the victim showed cause of death...
Bill of sale for "one negro man named James" purchased by John Joyce of Kingston, Jamaica, from Michell & Daggers. Additional note at bottom signed by Joyce indicates that the "above James runaway" [probably shortly after purchase].
Ship manifest of "negroes, mulattoes, and persons of color taken on" the Steamer Osceola of Washington from the port of Alexandria [Virginia]. Includes names of ship's Master James Mitchell, shipper William S. Chichester, and collector Edward S....
Ship manifest of "negroes, mulattoes, and persons of color taken on" the Steam Boat Columbia of Baltimore from the port of Alexandria [Virginia] to Norfolk [Virginia]. Includes names of ship's Master James Mitchell, shipper James H. Birch of...
