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1844 February 1 . J[ohn] M[acRae] Washington ALS to Col. J. Hooe; [Brentsville, Virginia?].

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Box 3
Abstract:
Richard, an enslaved man, has delivered Hooe's note offering him for sale. "He has a wife & children at Park Gate, to whom I believe him sincerely attached." Agrees to meet with Hooe to discuss, but notes "I can make no offer at this time." Address panel marked "By Richd.," indicating it was hand-delivered by him. N.B. Per Swann Auctions, "It would appear that Washington did not go ahead with the purchase to reunite Richard with his family. Another document handled by Swann on 28 March 2019, lot 27, shows that Richard was being leased by the Hooe estate to another plantation through 1848."
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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