Letter to a Pennsylvania slave catcher

Heading: (African-American, 1820) Author: Lukens, Joseph Title: Letter from Pennsylvania trader visiting New Orleans, sees Sunday Congo Dances with its pre-Jazz Negro music Place Published: Williamsbu

It was old man Willingham’s own negro that killed him. It was old Bill. They burnt him last Friday. - Mariah Cotton Two page letter written on July 12th, 1864 by Mariah Cotton to her husban

Rare human or animal catcher made of steel with spikes inside. (seems to be slave catcher) It opens from top, rear long handle is missing. I am not sure therefore please see pictures carefully and jud

Rare slave catcher or to br used for transport, made of steel with spikes inside. (seems to be slave catcher) It opens from top, rear long handle is missing. I am not sure therefore please see picture

Slave letter From Fla. Senator Much About Cotton and Health of Slaves. Incredible In this chatty letter, newly elected U.S. Senator Jackson Morton writes to his friend and fellow Virginia native Presl

Rare wrought iron letter "R" slave brander for runaways - 4 1/4" tall x 9" long

Newspaper, “Hazard’s Register of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, April 28, 1832, 7” x 10”, 16pp., disbound. Under the heading “Statistics of Slavery” and running 3 pages, is a report detailing

Heading: (African-American, 1817 – Tennessee slaves, Daniel Boone) Author: Pleasant Henderson Title: Letter "leasing" slaves of Daniel Boone's Revolutionary War friend and Indian battle companion Pl

Dec. 22, 1838 letter from Pennsylvania Senator John Strohm to Issac Strohm, regarding the crises in the Pennsylvania legislature, "We are still in trouble here and are not yet fully organized. Tis tru

Hand signed letter from Pennsylvania Railroad President W.W. Atterbury dated June 14,1929 to Joseph B. Baker in recognition for his efficiently in his discharge of duty. Also included is a news clippi

Ten letters from John Fromberger, Surgeon, 53rd Pennsylvania Infantry, mostly to John Reybold, Esq. Excellent content including troop movements, sieges, Yorktown, Warwick Court House, etc. including m

unique brank scolds steel torture device for man / woman who say bad or wrong about anyone.Forcefully prisoner tongue was stuck in spikes and tightned it so cannot speak anything and is very painful.

Title: 1763 Colonial Letter Selling of Slaves Provenance: 1763 Colonial letter datelined Newport Rhode Island and signed by a John Brown to Samuel White. Content regarding the sale “of your negro wo

If the Yankees come to see you and they want [our slave] Sam, tell them to take him and hang him if they want to. I want them to leave me the balance. The Yankees may strip you and look for money&hell

An inked manuscript unlined letter sheet written by Lucy D. Bryan to Union Army Provost Marshall of Raleigh, N.C. Major G.B. Dyer. This single page letter reads as follows: ‘Major Dyer, I have s

[African-Americana] King, Martin Luther, Jr. Typed letter, signed Martin Luther King, Jr.'s poignant letter to a Pennsylvania-based poet and supporter, sent at a critical moment leading up to the pass

A collection of Civil War manuscript items. A February 11, 1863 letter from Harrisburg relating to raids on the state of Pennsylvania, a letter from A.L. Henry dated 1862 on colored patriotic stationa

A collection of Civil War manuscript documents relating to Harrisburg and Philadelphia. Included are a clothing allowance roster for the 98th Pennsylvania, several letters with good content relating t

1851 1ed Fugitive Slave Law Speech Horace Mann Slavery Congress Boston Slaves Slavery: Letters & Speeches is a compilation of writings by Horace Mann from his time in congress. Mann being an attorney,

Antique Dressel Arlington NJ Lantern, the glass globe is embossed with the letters PRR for Pennsylvania Railroad, measures 14.5''H (which includes handle) x 9''W,

Black History c. 1840 Ship AMISTAD SLAVE REVOLT Historic Letter c. 1840, Autograph Letter Signed, by "Erasmus D. Drury," of Newburgh, NY, mentioning the Rebellion of Enslaved Africans aboard the Ship

Includes 1794 Northumberland Co. indenture, 1760 indenture (half missing), 1915 letter from the State Board of Censors of Motion Pictures, and more. IMPORTANT: Before bidding, please read the terms an

Described & Photographed By:Robin 40224-W Title:Circular Letter Antimasonic State Committee Pennsylvania to the Committees of Other States 1837 Description:Circular Letter Addressed by the Antimason

A very scarce early 1870's large Advertising Sign for Pennsylvania Railroad. Includes a letter dated 1937 from Pennsylvania Railroad confirming age as early 1870's due to office locations listed on si