D.W. Hawes letter to W.P. Goodbar concerning the sale of slaves, February 14, 1857

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Hawes, D.W.
Title
D.W. Hawes letter to W.P. Goodbar concerning the sale of slaves
Dates
February 14, 1857
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (1 folder)
Collection Number
CA 1857 Feb 14
Summary
D.W. Hawes sold slaves in the Antebellum south. In this letter, Hawes writes from Richmond, Virginia, to tell W.P. Goodbar that he has twelve slaves for sale, and that he will meet Goodbar in Atlanta to sell them.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public.

Collection must be used in Special Collections & University Archives Reading Room.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

D.W. Hawes sold slaves in the Antebellum.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This small collection consists of a letter written by D.W. Hawes to W.P. Goodbar concerning the sale of twelve slaves. He tells Goodbar that he will meet him in Atlanta to sell them.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Property rights reside with Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Manuscripts Librarian in Special Collections & University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.

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Preferred Citation

D.W. Hawes letter to W.P. Goodbar, CA 1857 Feb 14, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, Oregon.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Location of Collection

Collection is located with other small manuscripts collections

Processing Note

Collection processed by processing staff.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box item
1 1 D.W. Hawes letter to W.P. Goodbar February 14, 1857

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Slave trade--Southern States
  • Slave traders--Southern States--Correspondence
  • Slaves--Southern States

Personal Names

  • Hawes, D.W.