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Francis Scheffer letter to Hawes and Bartlett concerning the sale of a slave, April 18, 1857
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Scheffer, Francis
- Title
- Francis Scheffer letter to Hawes and Bartlett concerning the sale of a slave
- Dates
- April 18, 185718571857
- Quantity
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0.1 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- CA 1857 Apr 18
- Summary
- Francis Scheffer sold slaves in the Antebellum south. In this letter, Scheffer denies that the slave he sold to Hawes and Bartlett in Atlanta, Georgia, was unsound.
- Repository
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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
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Collection is open to the public.
Collection must be used in Special Collections & University Archives Reading Room.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Francis Scheffer, possibly of Richmond, Virginia, sold slaves in the Antebellum south.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This small collection consists of a letter written by Francis Scheffer from Richmond, Virginia, to Hawes and Bartlett, of Atlanta, Georgia, denying that a slave sold by Scheffer was unsound.
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.
Archival material may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal and/or state right to privacy laws and other regulations.
Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g. a cause of action for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which the University of Oregon assumes no responsibility.
If a researcher finds sensitive personal information in a collection, please bring it to the attention of the reading room staff.
Preferred Citation
Letter from Francis Scheffer to Hawes and Bartlett, CA 1857 Apr 18, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, Oregon.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | item | ||
| 1 | 1 | Letter from Francis Scheffer to Hawes and Bartlett concerning the sale of a slave | April 18, 1857 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Slave trade--Georgia--Atlanta
- Slave traders--Southern States--Correspondence
- Slaves--Georgia--Atlanta
Personal Names
- Scheffer, Francis
Corporate Names
- Hawes and Bartlett (Firm)
Finding aid prepared by Finding aid prepared by Linda Long
2010
