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Tom W. Woods, Federal Writer's Project: Slave Narrative Project, Volume 13
This is an interview of former slave Tom W. Woods who lived in Florence before and during the Civil War.
Rachel, to be sold at public auction
This is a newspaper advertisement for the public auction of Rachel, and enslaved woman.
Caleb B. Jones Estate Notice
This is a newspaper advertisement for the sale of property belonging to Caleb B. Jones. Jones' dwelling was two miles south of Tuscumbia on Spring Creek.
Rolly, a "Negro boy" to be offered at public auction
This is a newspaper account of a public auction for the sale of property, including a boy named Rolly, at the dwelling house of Wesley Walk and Curtis Rich.
Wesley, escaped from South Florence
This is a newspaper article about Wesley, a "bright mulatto boy" who escaped from Samuel J. Wilson near South Florence. Wesley was described as 17 years of age, 4' 2" inches in height, with blue eyes and curly hair. Wesley was a cooper by trade.
"Negroes for Sale," plantation of Michael Langan
This is a newspaper ad for the sale of eleven enslaved persons, formerly of the Michael Langan plantation. They were to be sold in Russellville at the courthouse door.
Dispute over payment of enslaved man named Tom
This is a notice from H. Williams that he will not be paying $325 for the hire of a man named Tom, because the other party (Oscar Roaf) has "taken said negro" from Williams.
$100 Reward
A September 28, 1859 runaway slave notice by William H. Edrington of Milligen's Bend, Louisiana, for his runaway slave, a "negro man, Stephen, about 26 years of age, heavy set, about 5 feet 5 inches high, with very broad front Teeth, which do not…
Mingo White, Federal Writers Project: slave narrative
Mingo White recounts his life, born into slavery near Russellville, Alabama.
"Fifty Dollar Reward" for Jacob, escaped from A.B. Washington of LaGrange, Franklin Co.
This is a newspaper notice announcing that Jacob, a man between 30 and 40 years old and about 5'10" in height, had escaped from A.B. Washington near LaGrange, AL.
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