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1851 April [11?] . Catherine Bigus ALS to Joseph Hayes; West Africa.

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Box 4
Abstract:
Written by an African American woman who emigrated to Liberia from Maryland in 1838. Has written "sevel times to you for my children as you promis me faithful that I should have them But you have never as much as wrot me an answer concerning them." Husband died of fever six months after arriving. Asks to be sent thick clothing, something she can sell, small muskets. Address leaf written in different hand, made out to Joseph Hayes of New Market, Maryland. Includes a manuscript postal marking for Liberia Packet, Capt. Howe, and blue postal stamp from Baltimore, Maryland.
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Collection

African American and African Diaspora collection, 1729-1970 (majority within 1781-1865)
Total components 346
Items available online Online 252
Last indexed 2024-08-05