The collection contains correspondence, slave bills of sale, an indenture, and other legal documents pertaining to the Evans family of Natchez, Mississippi.
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Elizabeth and William Cunningham of Scotland to William Young, Esq. of Port Gibson (Miss.).
Elizabeth Cunningham, William Cunningham, and William Young
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Notes providing identification of persons and places mentioned in letter from William P. Gould to Eden Brashears, February 14, 1821
William P. Gould and Eden Brashears
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R. Stockton Jr. of Barren County, KY to William Lindsey. March 19, 1808.
R. Stockton and William Lindsey
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James Stevenson of Scotland to William Young of Port Gibson (Miss.).
James Stevenson and William Young
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Bill of sale from Jas. B. Campbell to Hugh Bell for an enslaved person named Martha. June 3, 1828.
James B. Campbell and Hugh Bell
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Wm Gould of Choctaw Agency to Eden Brashears Esq. at Port Gibson.
William P. Gould and Eden Brashears
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Document: Bill of Sale From Daniel Vertier to Thomas Brockhurst Barclay and George P. Barclay. January 1, 1821.
Daniel Vertreir and Thomas Brockhurst
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Lewis Evans of Natchez to William Christie of Bruinsburg. January 22, 1814.
Lewis Evans and William Christie
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Lewis Evans of Natchez to William Christie of Gibson Port. February 13, 1814.
Lewis Evans and William Christie
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Lewis Evans of Natchez to William Christie of Grindstoneford, Claiborne County. December 8, 1812.
Lewis Evans and William Christie
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Elijah J__ith of Gibson Port to William Christie of Big Black. June 18, 1812.
Elijah (Unknown) and William Christie
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J. Moore of G. Port to William Christie near Natchez. August 15, 1808.
J. Moore and William Christie
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Turner Brashears at Halfway River to William Lindsey. November 21, 1806.
Turner Brashears and William Lindsey
