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Ziba B. Oakes Papers, 1852-1857
MS Am 322
Collection Summary:
Title: Ziba B. Oakes Papers
Span Dates: 1852-1857
MS No: MS Am 322
Creators: Multiple
Extent: 652 letters
Language: Material is in English
Abstract: The 652 letters in this collection document the business of Ziba B. Oakes, a
slave broker, who lived in Charleston, South Carolina. The letters were written business
associates and cover all aspects of the slave trade business including pricing, selling
instructions, and resolving problems with runaways. Oakes’s real estate business and
other financial matters are also documented.
Administrative Information:
Provenance
The Ziba Oakes papers were found in a slave pen in Charleston, South Carolina, on
February 20, 1865 by James Redpath. In April 1865, Redpath presented them to William
Lloyd Garrison. The collection was donated to the Boston Public Library on November
11, 1891 by Francis Gardner Garrison.
Processing History
Finding aid prepared by Kimberly Reynolds, April 2011.
Preferred Citation
Courtesy of the Trustees of the Boston Public Library/Rare Books.
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Resources
Drago, Edmund L. ed. Broke by the War: Letters of a Slave Trader. University of South
Carolina Press. 1991. Print.
Subjects
McElveen, A. J., d. 1874 -- Correspondence.
Oakes, Ziba B., 1806-1871 -- Correspondence.
Slave Traders -- South Carolina -- Charleston -- Correspondence.
Slave Trade -- South Carolina -- Charleston -- History -- 19th Century.
Scope and Content Note
The 652 letters in this collection document the business dealings of Ziba B. Oakes, a
slave broker, who lived in Charleston, South Carolina. The letters were written by several
business associates and cover all aspects of the slave trade such as pricing, selling
instructions, resolving problems with runaways. Oakes’s real estate business and other
financial matters are also documented. There is no correspondence from Oakes.
The majority of the letters in the collection are from brokers, agents, and clients from
different parts of South Carolina and other southern states with whom Ziba Oakes did
business. For example, there are fifty-eight letters written to Oakes by William Wright
from Savannah, Georgia; thirteen letters by Burch Kirkland and Company, from
Montgomery, Alabama; and twenty-three letters by Thomas Limehouse, from Goulding,
South Carolina. In addition, there are letters from traders from Richmond, Virginia and
New Orleans, Louisiana. These contain specific details about slaves bought and sold, and
give market prices for each city.
Of the approximately 480 letters written by slave traders, 135 were written by A. J.
McElveen, whose job it was to travel throughout South Carolina’s
Sumpter District and purchase slaves for Oakes. The letters include details about: number
of slaves that were purchased on each trip; their gender; their physical descriptions.
Recommendations on where on the plantation they should work; the problems he had
with selling certain slaves; and his dealings with other traders. McElveen’s letters also
provide insight into the relationship he had with Oakes.
Additional letters document Oakes’s real estate and other business ventures such as the
buying and selling of plantations and railroad stock.
Organization of the Papers
Original order of the papers has been maintained.
Folder
Contents
Box 1
1
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S. C., 5 June 1854
Requests delivery to J. A. Garrett the girl Nancy and help in selling her.
2
Barnes, James to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, May 1854
On collection of debt from T. N. Gadsen.
3
King, Jesse to Ziba B. Oakes; Milledgeville, G.A., 30 May 1854
On proposed purchase of lot of young male Negroes; enquires about J.
M. Gilchrist.
4
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 30 May 1854
Business brisk, prices low; discusses J. J. Richardson.
5
Scranton, Johnston & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 8 Feb 1854
Has forwarded Negro Lewis for sale, describing him.
6
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta,17 Feb 1854
Asks advice on sale of remaining slaves, and obtaining money at New
Orleans.
7
Whaley, William T., Jr. to Ziba B. Oakes; John’s Island, S.C., 5 June 1854
Asks help in locating runaway, Caleb, sold him by Oakes.
8
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 4 June 1854
Has not yet sold Henry; difficulty in making purchases; proposes to go
to Richmond.
9
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah,19 May 1854
Report decline in sales and prices of Negroes.
10
Bass, N. to Ziba B. Oakes; Macon, G.A., 26 May 1854
Asks if mechanic advertised for sale can work in both wood and iron.
11
McKnight, W. H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter District, 25 May 1854
Asks about sale and payment for boy left with Oakes.
12
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 27 May 1854
Henry still unsold, after unsatisfactory offer; asks if Garrett has collected
girl; J.S. Richardson must raise money.
13
Independent Order of Oddfellows to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C.,
17 May 1854
Resolve addressed to Z.B. Oakes requesting that Lodge remodel present
hall.
14
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Kingstree, S.C., 29 May 1854
Joe’s physical condition when McRae sold him; two Negro children
offered at $900.
15
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 18 May 1854
Favorable statements on Garrett’s character.
16
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 16 May 1854
Trouble about Joe; desire for Dr. McRae’s testimony; purchase of
Nancy.
17
Martin, W. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; New Orleans, 15 May 1854
Information on Charleston market.
18
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 15 May 1854
Reports purchase of Negro and intention of sending him direct to Oakes;
nothing to be done about Joe till Dr. McRae interviewed.
19
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 13 May 1854
Intends thorough investigation about Joe; chance to exchange woman
and child for prime young man.
20
Hill, A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Shreveport, L.A., 5 May 1854
Asks cost of buying and shipping to New Orleans a few young Negroes.
21
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Darlington Court House, 10 May 1854
Unable to sell Henry offers 16 year old Negro boy and $100 in
exchange.
22
DeLorme, A. A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Darien, G.A., 9 May 1854
Asks information on swamp lands.
23
Limehouse, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, 3 May 1854
Instructions concerning bank note.
24
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 3 May 1854
Burkett’s Negro boy not good investment; Herriot promises McElveen
refusal of girl if not sold; plans for Henry.
25
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumtervill, 1 May 1854
Unfavorable state of market; Burkett’s offer for boy; intends taking
Henry to Wilson; chance to buy fine 16 year old girl.
26
Weatherby, T. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bennetsville, 3 May 1854
Asks girl Ellen sent to Bennetsville, with any additional bills.
27
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, G.A., 23 Mar 1854
Asks that Francis Nipson be given money by Oakes for purchase of
Negroes when necessary.
28
Prentiss, W. O. to Ziba B. Oakes; Buzzard Roost, 30 Mar 1854
On dangerous condition of Oakes’s property due to runaway slaves; two
prospective purchasers.
29
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, G.A., 22 Mar 1854
Asks man Bob owned by Wright delivered to W. H. Talbird. In hand of
Wm C. Dawson.
30
Briscoe, E. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Port Gibson, Miss., 30 Mar 1854
Illness of newly purchased Negroes; transactions with Weatherby; prices
fallen.
31
Cooke, James R. to Ziba B. Oakes; Berry Hill, 19 Mar 1854
Plans for transfer of stock to Hues.
32
Barton, J. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; August, G.A., 22 Feb 1854
Finances for several lots.
33
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 21 Apr 1854
Market in Sumterville dull.
34
Boston & Villomayo to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, G.A., 11 Apr 1854
Description of several Negroes; asks market prices at Charleston.
35
Scranton, Johnston & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, G.A., 14 Apr 1854
Asks about sale of Lewis.
36
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, G.A., 17 Apr 1854
Price of family of 3 in Savannah.
37
Weatherby, T. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bennettsville, 10 Apr 1854
Asks location of Negro girl Ellen.
38
Lewis, John to Ziba B. Oakes; Ashepoo Ferry, 28 Apr 1854
Will send Negroes to plantation; wished to buy Brutus; cannot catch
runaway slaves on Schmidt plantation.
39
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah,15 Apr 1854
Asks about Negro owned by Scranton Johnston & Co.
40
Randolph, E. G. to Ziba B. Oakes; Winnsborough, 28 Apr 1854
Purchases to be made for Grand Lodge, A. G. M.
41
Lewis, John W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Ashepoo Ferry Post Office, 1 Apr 1854
Terms of sale of property bought from Dr. Schmidt.
42
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 3 Apr 1854
Market sales high; made one purchase; intends more.
43
Barnes, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Atlanta, 20 Apr 1854
Asks about Oakes’s silence.
44
Limehouse, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, 24 Apr 1854
Asks Oakes to take care of note to be delivered by Mrs. Limehouse.
45
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 24 Apr 1854
Asks about Henry; doubts about prices for Negroes; value of railroad
shares.
46
Gelzer, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, 26 Apr 1854
Terms for disposal of woman.
47
Cooke, James R. to Ziba B. Oakes; Rantowles, 25 Apr 1854
Hue’s plans for receiving stock.
48
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 14 Apr 1854
Possible exchange of Henry for another Negro; conditions of railroad
stocks.
49
Hanahan, John to Ziba B. Oakes; Edisto Island, S.C., 28 Mar 1854
On vessel for sale.
Briscoe, E. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Port Gibson, Miss., 26 Mar 1854
Transfer of girl Ellen to J.C. Weatherby.
50
51
52
Gelzer, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, 12 Apr 1854
Unsound state of Dulcina; asks compensation.
DeLorme, A. A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Darien, G.A., 21 Mar 1854
On rice lands, for sale for cash.
53
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumtervill, 13 Mar 1854
On trade of boy Ely; Wilson wishes to buy Henry.
54
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Darlington, S.C., 15 Mar 1854
Offers $1000 for Henry.
55
Prentiss, W. O. to Ziba B. Oakes; Buzzard Roost, 16 Mar 1854
Oakes’s planting instructions received too late.
56
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, n.d.
Asks about escaped Negro Cupid; reward offered.
57
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Darlington, 22 Mar 1854
Ryan unwilling to endorse Wilson’s note in October to pay for Henry;
can give good security.
58
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 6 Mar 1854
Will send Bob and Henry to workhouse as runaways; wishes prices paid
for Negroes be kept secret.
59
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah(?), n.d.
Receipt for Oakes’s $1660 check; boy Abram unsatisfactory;
instructions about Bob.
60
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, G.A., 10 Mar 1854
Trouble about settlement for property.
Box 2
61
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 6 Mar 1854
Asks order on J.S. Riggs collected; bought Negro boy for $1025, must
be sold in West; unable to sell Henry; message from W.H. McKnight.
62
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 2 Mar 1854
Sends Negro boy on boat Gordon, to be put in workhouse. In hand of
Wm C. Dawson.
63
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 4 Mar 1854
Misunderstanding about sale of Abram; instructions for sale of Bob. In
hand of Wm C. Dawson.
64
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, G.A., 1 Mar 1854
On settlement of Matthews property and claims of sole heir.
65
Barber, F.C. to Ziba B. Oakes ; Augusta, G.A., 2 Mar 1854
On Matthews claim.
66
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, G.A., 25 Feb 1854
On sale of Abram, Alleck and Toney. In hand on Wm C. Dawson.
67
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, G.A., 1 Mar 1854
About slave Toney; sends bill of sale.
68
Hughes & Randolph to Ziba B. Oakes; Winnsborough, S.C., 20 Feb 1854
Asks prices of Negroes at Charleston.
69
King, Jesse to Ziba B. Oakes; Milledgeville, G.A., 19 Feb 1854
On unpaid note on J.M. Gilchrist.
70
Kittrell, G. W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Graham’s Turnout, S.C., 17 Feb 1854
Terms of sale for Negro girl Mariah.
71
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, G.A., 16 Feb 1854
Financial matters; Tom sold to Spiers; market improving. In hand of
Wm C. Dawson.
72
Kirkland, W. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; 25 Feb 1854
Offers $1250 for Negro Celia and children John and Anna.
73
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 11 Feb 1854
On payment for Negro Peter; instructions about Alleck and Abram. In
hand of Wm C. Dawson.
74
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, G.A., 11 Feb 1854
Instructions about boy Henry.
75
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, 11 Feb 1854
Real estate affairs; business good in Augusta.
76
Scranton, Johnston & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 11 Feb 1854
Recommends servant Lewis; value, capacity, types of service.
77
Kittrell, G. W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Graham’s Turn Out, 10 Feb 1854
Asks about runaway Negro woman Mariah. In hand of “H.P.R.”
78
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 9 Feb 1854
Asks bill of sale delivered W. Williams; other finances. In hand of Wm
C. Dawson.
79
DeLorme, A. A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Darien, G.A., 6 Feb 1854
Proposed sale of swamp lands.
80
Cooke, J. R. to Ziba B. Oakes ; Berry’s Hill, 15 Jan 1854
Will do best in business with Bryant.
81
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 8 Feb 1854
Instructions on sale of slave Lewis for Johnston Scranton & Co.;
discusses Abram and Alleck. In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
82
Northrop, C.B. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 3 Feb 1854
Acknowledges deed for lot of land.
83
Limehouse, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, 5 Feb 1854
Instructions for sale of some Negroes.
84
Porter, A. G. to Ziba B. Oakes; Springfield, 6 Feb 1854
Price obtained for Negro May satisfactory; instructions for payment.
85
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 6 Feb 1854
Describes newly bought Negroes; intends to buy more.
86
Earle, Ralph to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 8 Feb 1854
Sale of house in Green Street to Cameron.
87
Simons, James to Ziba B. Oakes; 7 Feb 1854
Execution of Tennent’s bond and mortgage; Tucker’s to be executed in
Georgetown.
88
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 7 Feb 1854
Describes four newly bought Negroes; instructions for sale.
89
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, G.A., 4 Feb 1854
On financial matters.
90
Porter, A. G. to Ziba B. Oakes; Woodville, 26 Jan 1854
Discusses woman now in Oakes’s hands.
91
Butler, Joel to Ziba B. Oakes; St. Matthews, 26 Jan 1854
Instructions about payment for servant sold.
92
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 27 Jan 1854
Doubts about buying Negroes due to high prices.
93
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 31 Jan 1854
Forwards two Negroes bought at $1725.
94
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, G.A., 29 Jan 1854
Wants to sell land.
95
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, G.A., 24 Jan 1854
Acknowledges payment; sends bill of sale for Skinner’s man Toney. In
hand of Wm C. Dawson.
96
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, G.A., 16 Jan 1854
Instructions about James Skinner’s boy Toney; disposal of boy Ben;
Legaré inclined to give trouble. In hand of Wm. C. Dawson.
97
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumtervill, 19 Jan 1854
Describes Negro Isaac, bought for $1100.
98
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, G.A., 19 Jan 1854
Oakes’s unsatisfactory handling of boy Ben, sold Legaré; Ben to be
returned immediately. In hand of Wm. C. Dawson.
99
Porter, A. G. to Ziba B. Oakes; Woodville, 17 Jan 1854
Asks value of Negro women in Charleston; describes one he wishes to
sell as punishment.
100
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 15 Jan 1854
Boy Ben to be sent to Savannah immediately. In hand of Wm C.
Dawson.
101
Marshall, T. H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Graniteville, 15 Jan 1854
Asks value of family: man, woman, 3 children.
102
Limehouse, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, 11 Jan 1854
Asks Oakes to buy family of ten or twelve Negroes.
103
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 12 Jan 1854
Asks about sale of Washington & New Orleans Telegraph Co. shares.
In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
104
Butler, Joel to Ziba B. Oakes; Orangeburgh District, n.d.
Asks $1000 for Negro Amsted, to be sold as soon as possible.
105
Wilson, Capt. C. H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Wadmalaw Island, 11 Jan 1854
On bills of sale for several Negroes.
106
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, 14 Jan 1854
On character of a Mr. Moore.
107
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, 11 Jan 1854
Acknowledges check.
108
Daly, John to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 7 Jan 1854
On sale of a lot of land.
109
Hanahan, John to Ziba B. Oakes; Edisto Island, 11 Jan 1854
Immediate need to borrow $2500.
110
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, 5 Jan 1854
Asks return of money lent Carew.
111
Adams & Wicks to Ziba B. Oakes; Aberdeen, Miss., 4 Jan 1854
Demand for money due Adams.
112
Limehouse, R. I. to Ziba B. Oakes; The Hill, 6 Jan 1854
Requests accounting for sale of real estate; offers $20 reward for Negro
April.
113
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 9 Jan 1854
Instructions about Negro Ben and advertising of runaway Negro Dave.
In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
114
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, G.A., 4 Jan 1854
Real estate negotiations.
115
Bissell, H. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Carlowville, Dallas Co., Ala., 26 Dec
1853
Wants to buy family Negro workman, blacksmith preferred.
116
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 2 Jan 1854
Has bought two lots of Negroes, is returning to Charleston.
117
Limehouse, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, 3 Jan 1854
Instructions for sale of four Negroes on way to Oakes.
118
Limehouse, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, 28 Dec 1853
Bank matters and sale of Negroes.
119
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 26 Dec 1853
Mary being sent for sale.
120
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 27 Dec 1853
Prevalence of small-pox in South; 100 Negroes owned by L. White for
sale.
Box 3
121
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 18 Dec 1853
Discusses enclosed order and market; Christmas invitation.
122
Box, H. R. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bluffton, 16 Dec 1853
Draft sent to Oakes in November.
123
Tharin, Theodore to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 30 Nov 1853
Sale of Mrs. Odum’s plantation.
124
Limehouse, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, 18 Dec 1853
Asks runaway slaves Sam and Ben advertized.
125
Gadsen, Theodore N. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 16 Dec 1853
Asks reimbursement for stolen Negro.
126
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta,15 Dec 1853
Wants to sell land.
127
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 13 Dec 1853
Asks value of railroad shares; market in Savannah dull. In hand of Wm
C. Dawson.
128
De Caraduc, A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken,12 Dec 1853
Asks about Negro Alick, consigned for sale.
129
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 13 Dec 1853
Prices of Negroes in Sumterville; asks advice on purchasing.
130
Otey, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Richmond, V.A., 10 Dec 1853
Negro women to be sent to Atkins; market prices.
131
[Illegible] to Ziba B. Oakes; n. p., n.d.
Directions for purchase of Negroes; instructions for work by George.
132
Wilson, C. H. to Ziba B. Oakes; n. p., n.d.
Asks Oakes to visit on business.
133
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 7 Dec 1853
Asks about possible sale of Ben and John. In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
134
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 9 Dec 1853
Arrival at Sumterville, sale of boy, possibility of purchases at Major
Crawford’s sale.
135
Hudson, T. G. to Ziba B. Oakes; Oglethorpe, G.A., 8 Dec 1853
Asks market prices at Charleston.
136
Gelzer, Thomas J. L. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, 6 Dec 1853
Possible purchase of woman Dulcina from Oakes.
137
Brown, Josiah S. to Ziba B. Oakes; New Orleans, 24 Nov 1853
Arrival of Sandy and plans for him.
138
[Unidentified] to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbia, 28 Nov 1853
Possible trade with Tennant for $19,000 worth of Negroes; advice on
sale of plantation.
139
Limehouse, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, 20 Nov 1853
Sends note for payment.
140
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, 18 Nov. 1853
On real estate transfer.
141
Gelzer, T. L. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, S.C., n.d.
Price for Negro woman too high; wishes to take her on trial.
142
Box, H. R. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bluffton, 12 Nov 1853
Asks Oakes to collect debt from Legaré & Colcock.
143
Robert, William F. to Ziba B. Oakes; Robertville, 12 Nov 1853
Asks value of Charleston market of Negroes described.
144
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 12 Nov 1853
Unwilling to obtain Ker’s Negro woman illegally. In hand of Wm C.
Dawson.
145
Bailey, W. E. to Ziba B. Oakes; Waynesville, G.A., 9 Nov 1853
Sale of Bailey’s home.
146
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 13 Nov 1853
Describes 3 Negroes just bought; can obtain lot of 14 in January.
147
Ingram, John J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston(?), 8 Nov 1853
Certifies that Negro boy Will, once owned by Napoleon McLeod has
never been ill.
148
Cohen, Mark to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 7 Nov 1853
On payment of bond.
149
Cooper, C. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Graham Turnout, 12 Nov 1853
Prices of Negroes and credit terms.
150
Limehouse, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, 10 Nov 1853
Accepts $750 for Joe.
151
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, G.A., 9 Nov 1853
Talbird will take care of girls sent Oakes. In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
152
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 9 Nov 1853
Orders girl Emily; three Negroes to be sent Oakes.
153
Moore, Mrs. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, 9 Nov 1853
Proposes sale of several Negroes.
154
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 9 Nov 1853
Directions for sale of Louisa and Ben. In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
155
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 8 Nov 1853
Has bought Will and Primus; chance to buy woman to $700.
156
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 7 Nov 1853
Describes two boys just bought.
157
Cooper, C. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Graham’s Turnout, 4 Nov 1853
Invitation to visit if attending sale of Negroes on Nov. 10.
158
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Kingstree, 2 Nov 1853
Doubts on purchase of Negroes; asks Charleston prices.
159
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 1 Nov 1853
Escape of Negro John from boat; instructions in case of capture. In hand
of Wm C. Dawson.
160
Da Costa, A. W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Saltcatcher Bridge, S.C., 27 Oct 1853
Offers 16 year old Negro for sale.
161
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 25 Oct 1853
Directions for arrest of boys Ben and John, employed on steamer
Florida. In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
162
Limehouse, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, 30 Oct 1853
Escape of Negro boy Sam from train; plans suing railroad.
163
Staggers, J.G. to Ziba B. Oakes; Kingstree, 26 Oct 1853
Unable to pay money ‘til 10 Jan.
164
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 27 Oct 1853
Describes several Negroes; asks Oakes to attend sale.
165
Moore, William P. to Ziba B. Oakes; New Berne, N.C., 26 Aug 1853
Describes Solomon, for sale. In hand of John C. Coart.
166
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 18 Oct 1853
Introducing John A. Staley.
167
Limehouse, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, 14 Oct 1853
Describes Sam.
168
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 22 Oct 1853
Describes several Negroes offered.
169
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 14 Oct 1853
Describes girl recently bought; intends going to Darlington.
170
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 12 Oct 1853
Has bought 2 Negroes, likely field hands.
171
Scott, W. Washington to Ziba B. Oakes; Newnanville, 14 Sep 1853
Wishes to buy 2 fourteen year old girls for field hands.
172
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Disctrict, 10 Oct 1853
Bought a boy, to be sent at once to Charleston, others offered; chance to
buy land cheap.
173
Schwatz & Habersham to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken, 6 Oct 1853
Bill for medical treatment of Negro Jack.
174
Pierce, Phineas to Ziba B. Oakes; Dorchester, M.A., 3 Oct 1853
Payment on stock in Newberry Bank.
175
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 6 Oct 1853
Describes newly bought Negroes.
176
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 3 Oct 1853
Negro prices high, bought but three; must replace lame horse.
177
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 26 Sep 1853
Not interested in sale of woman; recommended Oakes as agent to sell
her for Ker.
178
Gyles, C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Blackville, 20 Sep 1853
Wishes to return unsound woman bought from Oakes.
179
Bailey, W. E. to Ziba B. Oakes; Waynesville, 5 Sep 1853
Sale of house handled by Oakes.
180
Ker, J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 20 Sep 1853
Sale of Hester and child.
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Dawson, William C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 31 Aug 1853
Acknowledges check for $900; trade dull.
182
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Darlington Court House, 29 Aug 1853
Sends 2 newly bought Negroes Bill and Ann to Charleston; Emily out on
trial; chance for exchange of boy.
183
Caldwell, J. M. to Ziba B. Oakes; Grafton, S.C., 27 Aug 1853
Houses in Corning Street for sale.
184
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 26 Aug 1853
Shipment of Hester and child.
185
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Darlington, 25 Aug 1853
Purchase of likely boy for $850; will take girl at $900.
186
Dawson, William C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 22 Aug 1853
Asks about Rose, William Wright’s woman, and titles in sale of January.
On behalf of Wm Wright.
187
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 20 Aug 1853
Has bought 2 Negroes; trying to sell Doss and Emily.
188
Fairchild, Rufus to Ziba B. Oakes; Peekskill, N.Y., 16 Aug 1853
Instructions for sale of girl Silvey; asks about G.F. Kinsey.
189
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 18 Aug 1853
Intends buying 2 Negroes to be sent to Charleston at once; goes to
Darlington for 10 days.
190
Richardson, J. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 17 Aug 1853
Will not take less than $1000 for Philip.
191
Hatch, Lewis M. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 15 Aug 1853
Sale of Sandy.
192
Hogarth, W. F. to Ziba B. Oakes; Duck Branch, 14 Aug 1853
Asks about buying several Negroes at Charleston.
193
Chazal, Dr. J. B. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 15 Aug 1853
On examination, Negro woman and child owned by Eliza McNellage
were sound; confirmed by re-examination.
194
Bailey, W. E. to Ziba B. Oakes; Waynesville, G.A., 8 Aug 1853
House purchase from Jabez Norton.
195
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 10 Aug 1853
Offer of woman at $750, man for $900.
196
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 9 Aug 1853
Bought Edward for $950; should sell for $1250.
197
Robuck, Samuel G. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamilton Co., F.L., n.d.
Unable to collect money for Oakes.
198
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 8 Aug 1853
Describes woman Serena, sent for sale.
199
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 7 Aug 1853
Recent profits poor; search for runaway; Emily not sold; her possible
exchange.
200
Arthur, W. F. to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbia, T.N., 3 Aug 1853
Sends desired assignment.
201
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 4 Aug 1853
Describes Negroes purchased; railroad broken down, but will ship when
possible.
202
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 4 Aug 1853
Asks value of Negro described. In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
203
Adams, Robert S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Richmond, 29 Jul 1853
Directions for sending Negroes to Wilmington.
204
Ring, G. E. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 28 Jul 1853
On gathering of peaches at Oakes’s farm; storm at Charleston damaged
railroad.
205
Richardson, John J., Jr. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 28 Jul 1853
Asks about Philip’s health and prospects for sale.
206
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 29 Jul 1853
Recent purchases of Negroes; Richardson anxious to sell one; Emily not
sold.
207
Nicholson, W. M. to Ziba B. Oakes; Chester Court House, 27 Jul 1853
Negroes Charlotte and Roxana at Chester awaiting order.
208
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, G.A., 27 Jul 1853
Offers $25 for capture of Peter. In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
209
Ring, G. E. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken, 26 Jul 1853
Trouble with Riggs over farm and disposal of stock and furniture.
210
Barnes, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Atlanta, 25 Jul 1853
Asks about insurance.
211
Otey, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Richmond, 23 Jul 1853
High prices for Negroes at Richmond; anxious to furnish some.
212
Adams, Robert S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Stantonsburg, N.C., 22 Jul 1853
Asks number of Negroes bought and when they will reach Wilmington.
213
Bailey, W. E. to Ziba B. Oakes; Waynesville, G.A., 21 Jul 1853
On papers for sale of house.
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Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 15 Jul 1853
Asks original homes of runaway Negroes January and Peter. In hand of
Wm C. Dawson.
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McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 13 Jul 1853
Sends newly bought Negro to Charleston.
216
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 10 Jul 1853
Purchase of Negro boy at $775; refused to pay $700 for girl.
217
Bailey, W. E. to Ziba B. Oakes; Waynesville, G.A., 6 Jul 1853
Referred possible purchasers of house to Oakes.
218
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 7 Jul 1853
Acknowledges draft for sale of Joe. On folder with printed
advertisement for firm.
219
Limehouse, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, 9 Jul 1853
Due to child’s illness cannot go to Charleston; wants to sell Negro to
Sam.
220
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 7 Jul 1853
Acknowledges insurance policy. In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
221
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 3 Jul 1853
Inquiries about protested draft.
222
Johnston, Nathan to Ziba B. Oakes; Beech Branch, n.d.
Asks for descriptions of two Negroes advertised.
223
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 8 Mar 1855
On examination, boy John would bring little more than $600.
224
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 8 Mar 1855
Has bought no Negroes.
225
Benbow, N. H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Clarendon, Wright’s Bluff, P.O., 4 Mar
1855
Asks about $30 charge for sale of Negro Jacob.
226
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Camden, 5 Mar 1855
No purchases due to high prices; cites some.
227
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 16 Feb 1855
On Cyrus, sold to Wright; is sending Handy by boat. In hand of Wm C.
Dawson.
228
Brown, S. N. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, Ala., 2 Mar 1855
Interested in buying girl owned by Mordecai; trade dull.
229
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 17 Feb 1855
Send check for balance due for 3 men.
230
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 2 Mar 1855
Questions purchase of mulatto girl at $900.
231
Farnboro, Allen G. to Ziba B. Oakes; Barnesville, G.A., 29 Feb 1855
Offers $1250 for boy Pinckney and yellow boy Jack belonging to J.S.
Riggs.
232
Whaley, William T., Jr. to Ziba B. Oakes; John’s Island, 2 Mar 1855
Believes man Oakes cites is Caleb and not Philip.
233
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, 12 Mar 1855
Offers land for sale.
234
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 28 Feb 1855
Asks consideration for a Mr. Green; woman offered too expensive.
235
Green, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston(?), 28 Feb 1855
Orders woman Delia delivered to H.D. Green.
236
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, 28 Feb 1855
Trouble over house lots; is imposed on by Donnell.
237
Sumter, F. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 26 Feb 1855
Asks about woman Clarissa.
238
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 26 Feb 1855
Asks Green’s woman sent to Sumterville; chance to buy at $900, now in
jail.
239
Sanchez, Venancio to Ziba B. Oakes; St. Augustine, F.L., 11 Dec 1854
Boy John unacceptable; in bad health. In hand of Alonzo A. Brown.
240
Sanchez, Venancio to Ziba B. Oakes; Augustine, F.L., 10 Feb 1855
Boy John unsatisfactory; wants to buy good sound boy. In hand of
Alonzo A. Brown.
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Crutchfied, T. to Ziba B. Oakes; Chattanooga, 9 Feb 1853
On City Marshall’s claim for reward for runaway.
242
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 23 Feb 1855
On boy Caleb; asks old woman owned by Green sent to Sumterville.
243
Wilson, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Kingstree, 22 Feb 1855
Asks about Caleb, now in jail.
244
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 9 Feb 1855
Cyrus to be sold for $1000, at once if possible. In hand of Wm C.
Dawson.
245
Williams, J. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Monks Corner, S.C., 16 Feb 1855
Asks Oakes to investigate pine land offered for sale by Philip Porcher.
246
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta(?), Feb 1855 [?]
On collection of money due him.
247
Carr, Joseph P. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 17 Feb 1855
Asks about title to farm.
248
Stinebeck, A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken, 20 Feb 1855
Trouble over title to farm.
249
Green, William M. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bishopville, Sumter District, 19 Feb
1855
Asks woman Delia sent to Sumterville if not salable at $375.
250
Stall, J. R. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, 19 Feb 1855
Asks advice on sale of plantation and Negroes.
251
King, Jesse to Ziba B. Oakes; Milledgeville, G.A., 11 Feb 1855
Asks value of several Negroes.
252
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, 19 Feb 1855
On repayment of debt to Oakes.
253
Van Wyck, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Pendleton, 17 Feb 1855
Asks value of land.
254
Cox, John to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbia, T.N., 23 Jan 1855
Asks assistance in getting Primus out of workhouse for Thomas J. Kelly,
secretary of Duck River Slack Water Navigation Co.
255
Loud, P. H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 8 Feb 1855
Asks value of several Negroes.
256
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 7 Feb 1855
Trouble over title to girl; plans to attend Camden sale; W.M. Green’s
wish to sell Negro for $375 or more.
257
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 6 Feb 1855
Will send girl at once; must bring at least $600.
258
De Léaumont, H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston(?), Feb 1855 [?]
Asks about sale of Greenville & Co. stock.
259
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 16 Jan 1855
Negotiations with Miss Fleming over two boys; Brogden wishes $600
loan.
260
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 16 Jan 1855
Negotiations with Miss Fleming over two boys; Brogden wishes $600
loan.
261
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, 17 Jan 1885
Offers land for sale.
262
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 6 Jan 1852
Describes Negroes just bought.
263
Bulgre & DeVane to McElveen, A. J.; Montgomery, 19 Jan 1855
Asks value of Negroes mentioned by McElveen; discusses business in
Montgomery.
264
Whaley, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 4 Feb 1855
Commissions Oakes to bid up to $15,000 at Old Dominion plantation
auction.
265
Maye, Wyatt to Ziba B. Oakes; Aberdeen, Miss., 23 Jan 1855
Wishes to buy 6 or 8 slaves.
266
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 3 Feb 1855
Railroad accident; questions on purchases.
267
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, G.A., 31 Jan 1855
Offers Cyrus at $1100, with restrictions.
268
White, J. K. to Ziba B. Oakes and McElveen, A. J.; n. p., Jan 1855 [?]
Difficulties in selling Doss; business slack.
269
Sanchez, Venancio to Ziba B. Oakes; St. Augustine, F.L., 13 Jan 1855
Asks compensation for unsatisfactory John. In hand of G.B. Slambias.
270
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 13 Jan 1855
Miss Fleming to take back two boys; Doss not sold; Florida market best.
271
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 4 Jan 1855
Asks about boy Cyrus; trade dull. In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
272
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 6 Jan 1855
Is sending two boys, bought at $780 and $600; Doss not sold; business
bad in Sumterville.
273
Taylor, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbia, T.N., 8 Jan 1855
Cannot pay Oakes till authorized by Col. Banskett.
274
Brown, S. N. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, 5 Jan 1855
Advice on purchases; prices low.
275
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, 10 Jan 1855
On forwarding money.
276
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 31 Dec 1854
Unable to get money for Moses; will soon bring several Negroes to
Charleston; chance to sell 6 Negroes to captain of steamer Florida.
277
Ziegler, George P. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 3 Jan 1855
On sale of Charlotte.
278
Chappell, James M. to Ziba B. Oakes ; Hamburg, Jan 1855
Sends bill of sale; wants $500 for woman.
279
Chappell, James M. to Ziba B. Oakes ; Hamburg, 19 Dec 1854
Sends blank bill of sale; asks enquiries made for leather carpet bag.
280
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 29 Dec 1854
Unable to buy more Negroes for lack of money.
281
Brown, S. N. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, 25 Dec 1854[?]
Orders purchase of girl from Mordecai; offers $500 for Hagar.
282
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, 23 Dec 1854
On purchase of land from Barber.
283
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 13 Dec 1854
Describe 2 boys just bought; plans to purchase more.
284
Chappell, James M. to Ziba B. Oakes ; Augusta, 22 Dec 1854
On sale of woman Nancy.
285
Starr, W. P. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, 13 Dec 1854
On woman for sale by J. M. Chappell.
286
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 20 Dec 1854
On disposal of Negroes sent to Charleston; two others offered.
287
White, L. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter, 20 Dec 1854
Asks about price of Bimbo.
288
Scranton, Johnston & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 20 Dec 1854
Acknowledges statement and draft for Lewis.
289
Corley, H. M. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hitchings Mill, Orangeburg District, 15
Dec 1854
Asks market prices in Charleston; poor prices for commodities locally.
290
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 13 Dec 1854
Asks about possible sale of Cyrus; bill against W.D. Ellis; market dull.
In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
291
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 13 Dec 1854
Asks that Cain be shipped to Savannah; season dull.
292
Bohn, George W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Grooverville, Thomas Co., G.A., 12
Dec 1854
Asks prices in Charleston.
293
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, 11 Dec 1854
Asks Oakes to cash draft.
294
Tennent, J. S. to Ziba B. Oakes; n.p, n.d.
Asks if Louisa has been sold.
295
Dickison, H. S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Taylors, Sumter District, 11 Dec 1854
Asks about 4 Negroes in Dickinson’s care who have been taken away.
296
Stinebeck, A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken, 5 Dec 1854
Intends to leave farm; asks about keys.
297
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 11 Dec 1854
Will send 6 newly bought Negroes to Charleston; Brown buying
Negroes.
298
Martin, W. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; New Orleans, 9 Dec 1854
Requests bill of sale for Florida girl.
299
Knight, W. H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Santee, 9 Dec 1854
Requests balance due from sale of boy Ely.
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300
Magrath, A. G. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 8 Dec 1854
On dispute with Henry McAlpin over title to Negro (on behalf of T. N.
Gadsden).
301
Brown, George L. to Ziba B. Oakes; Newnansville, F.L., 30 Nov 1854
Asks prices of boy for plowing and girl for farm work.
302
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 5 Dec 1854
Asks price of a Negro he can sell on commission.
303
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 4 Dec 1854
Negro prices low; enquiries from client wanting 80 to 150 Negroes; will
buy families.
304
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 2 Dec 1854
Full description of Cyrus. In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
305
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 1 Dec 1854
Directions for sale of Cyrus. In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
306
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 1 Dec 1854
Offers $1800 and expenses for last lot bought; intends buying girl with
poor title; will buy family with seamstress.
307
Bryant, J. W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Jacksonville, F.L., 6 Nov 1854
Recommends John C. McKinlay as Florida agent for Oakes.
308
Buck, James to Ziba B. Oakes; Laurel Grove, V.A., 23 Nov 1854
Reward for Cox for securing runaway Negro Arch, alias Isaac Johnston.
309
Scranton, Johnston & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 21 Nov 1854
Difficulties over Lewis.
310
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 11 Nov 1854
Prices of boys high; chance to sell blacksmith.
311
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 9 Nov 1854
Asks Doss sent to Sumterville for examination by possible client;
intends buying several Negroes.
312
Scranton, Johnston & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 16 Nov 1854
Asks whereabouts of Lewis; offer made for him.
313
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 17 Nov 1854
Plans for sending Robert to Charleston; asks about Georgetown climate.
In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
314
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 18 Nov 1854
Asks market value of Negro described.
315
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 18 Nov 1854
Still trying to sell Doss; offered $850 for Mahoney’s boy; will send 5
Negroes to Charleston.
316A
Hury [?], Isaac L. to Wylly & Montmollin; Bryan Co., G.A., 13 Nov 1854
Asks about sale of his Negro.
316B
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Nov 1854
Forwarding preceding for comment.
317
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter District, 17 Nov 1854
Will send several newly bought Negroes to Charleston.
318
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter District, 19 Nov 1854
Will send Negroes by rail.
319
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, 15 Nov 1854
Acknowledges payment.
320
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 4 Nov 1854
On reward offered by Williams D. Ellis for capture of runaway Robert,
now in jail. In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
321
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 24 Nov 1854
Mahoney awaits higher prices for sale of boy; Doss not sold; chance to
get Negroes; if bought, will take them to Richmond.
322
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Maysville, 29 Nov 1854
Unable to buy boys; chance to buy woman and three children for $1400.
323
Easterling, John to Ziba B. Oakes; n.p., 18 Sep 1854
Asks prices of 15 or 20 field hands.
324
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 1 Sep 1854
Had not planned to send new Negroes to Charleston at time, but will if
desirable.
325
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 23 Sep 1854
Will sell only boy he has to Mansur if possible; fever raging.
326
Barr, James A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Richmond, 11 Sep 1854
Prices in Richmond.
327
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 29 Sep 1854
Mansur’s transactions; attempt to sell boy at $750.
328
Gilchrist, John M. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 20 Nov 1854
Order to pay $3.75 to Eli Cohen.
329
Womack & Martin to Ziba B. Oakes; New Orleans, 18 Oct 1854
Acknowledges check, asks market prices in Charleston. In hand of Jas E.
Sutton.
330
Limehouse, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, 12 Oct 1854
Commissions Oakes to do banking errand; asks about selling boy of 14.
331
Price, C. A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Palatka, F.L., 27 Oct 1854
Will undertake collection of Robuck’s note; asks about buying cook.
332
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 31 Oct 1854
Asks enquiries about Negro in Savannah jail purporting to belong to
Ellis; will buy some Negroes if cheap. In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
333
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 30 Oct 1854
Asks about Oakes & prices of Negroes; Wright’s family in New York
due to fever prevalent.
334
Dawson, William C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 16 Oct 1854
Sends check; yellow fever in Savannah abating. On behalf of William
Wright.
335
Tharin, Theodore C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 16 Oct 1854
Negro hire arranged; Brownfield, inspector, away; inspection arranges
for return.
336
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 2 Oct 1854
Old Nelly sold for $250; will send check. In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
337
Stinebeck, A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken, 2 Oct 1854
Taxes on Oakes’s farm.
338
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 4 Oct 1854
Two Negroes have run away; Mansur’s agreement to sell boy; plans for
5 Negroes if sold; wants second-hand piano.
339
Mississippi Merchant Insurance Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aberdeen, M.S., 28
Sep 1854
Asks about cargo of boat “Star of the South”, supposedly in distress at
Charleston.
340
Whaley & Rutledge to F. C. Barber; Charleston(?), 5 Sep 1854
Receipt for payment to F. C. Barber.
341
Salinas, A. I. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken, 6 Sep 1854
Interview with Stinebeck; hotel at Aiken; good prospects of business.
342
Lesesne, Henry to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston(?), 6 Sep 1854
Title to Stoney Landing Plantation uncertain. Mutilated.
343
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, 2 Sep 1854
Direction for rectifying imperfect titles to real estate.
344
McKay, A. N. to Ziba B. Oakes; Grahams Turn Out, 26 Sep 1854
Asks compensation for unsound Negro bought of Oakes.
345
Walker, R. W. to A. Stinebeck; Barnwell Court House; 21 Sep 1854
Steps to prevent sheriff’s sale in case of Eliza Ring.
346
Stinebeck, A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken, 25 Sep 1854
Forward preceding item.
347
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Kingstree, 18 Sep 1854
Describes boy purchased; chance to buy 5 fellows; asks about fever.
348
Tharin, T. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Grumesville, 19 Sep 1854
Sends letter to be forwarded to President of North Carolina Railroad;
may sell stock; Dangerfield a treacherous scamp.
349
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, 18 Sep 1854
Encloses draft; excitement over fever.
350
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, 11 Sep 1854
On difficulties over Barber’s property.
351
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 11 Sep 1854
Dr. Witherspoon’s deception on soundness of woman sold McElveen;
absence to attend sale.
352
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 15 Sep 1854
Offer of $250 for Nelly. In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
353
Stinebeck, A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken, 10 Sep 1854
Sends rent for farm.
354
Witherspoon, I. B. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 10 Sep 1854
On condition of Dulcina.
355
Gelzer, Thomas L. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, 8 Sep 1854
Dr. Witherspoon thinks Dulcina unsound; wants compensation.
356
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 8 Sep 1854
No recent purchases; queries state of fever and market; Bob Cook
desires some Negroes; prices in Richmond; gale at Charleston; G. W.
White’s commission for second hand piano.
357
Limehouse, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, 5 Sep 1854
Sends renewal note; prime Negroes for sale.
358
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 30 Aug 1854
Unable to sell Nelly owing to fever. In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
359
Adger, James to Ziba B. Oakes; Sullivan’s Island, 26 Aug 1854
Complains about removal of fence between properties.
360
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 30 Aug 1854
Believes fever retribution for sin; bought some boys; asks enquiries
about boy owned by Delorme.
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361
Duck River Slack Water Navigation Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbia, T.N.
30 Aug 1854
Instructions regarding capture of Primus.
362
Briscoe, E. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Port Gibson, M.S., 27 Aug 1854
Asks Oakes to interview T. N. Gadsden regarding boy sold him who
proved insane.
363
Delorme, A. A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Darien, G.A., 22 Aug 1854
Want to sell rice land.
364
McElveen, A. H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 23 Aug 1854
Unable to buy Negroes because of high prices; prospects of purchases.
365
Landis & Green to Ziba B. Oakes; Rowesville, Bedford Co., T.N. 5 Aug
1854
Asks compensation for unsound woman bought from Oakes.
366
Ludecus, Edward to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Aug 1854
Asks about buying Negroes at Charleston.
367
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Kingstree, 14 Aug 1854
Prices higher in Kingstree than Charleston; doubts about Negroes
offered.
368
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, 15 Aug 1854
On note; asks about middle-aged woman for Augusta.
369
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 18 Aug 1854
Unable to sell woman Nelly. In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
370
King, Jesse to Ziba B. Oakes; Milledgeville, G.A., 19 Aug 1854
On possible purchase of Negroes at Charleston.
371
McRae, G. W. A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Lynchburg, 11 Aug 1854
On physical condition of Joe.
372
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 10 Aug 1854
On possible purchases; asks about Charleston market.
373
Barnes, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Atlanta, 17 Aug 1854
Recalls receiving no paper except bond.
374
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 10 Aug 1854
Want to sell $10,000 worth of Savannah city bonds.
375
Ludecus, Edward to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 4 Aug 1854
Wants to buy two elderly farm hands.
376
Tharin, Theodore C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Grumesville, 28 Jul 1854
Because of Dangerfield, asks Oakes to get paper from Simington.
377
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 25 Jul 1854
On boy sold McRae (cf. no. 371 above); suggests lawsuit.
378
Whiteside, James H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Washington, D.C., 21 Jul 1854
High prices in District of Columbia.
379
Scruggs, Frederick to Ziba B. Oakes; Mobile, 20 Jul 1854
Has opened Negro depot at Mobile; asks prices at Charleston.
380
Granger, Charles to Ziba B. Oakes; Washington, D.C., 14 Jul 1854
Asks titles for Stoney Landing Plantation promptly settled.
381
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 17 Jul 1854
Blackwell has taken back Sam; possible purchases of Henry; Dr.
Fleming of Mobile wants 30 Negroes.
382
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 11 Jul 1854
Proposed sale of Savannah city bonds.
383
Tharin, Theodore to Ziba B. Oakes; Grumesville(?), 12 Jul 1854
Offer to purchase land.
384
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 19 Jul 1854
Asks route to Georgetown, S.C. In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
385
Scranton, Johnston & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 10 Jul 1854
Thanks for Lewis’s wages.
386
Harrison, James S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Liberty Hill, 3 Jun 1854
Send $5.00; asks dispensation to celebrate June 24. Written as secretary
pro tem. Of “Caldwell Lodge, no.82.”
387
Limehouse, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, 11 Jun 1854
On payment of debt due Oakes.
388
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 7 Jan 1854
Business brisk; Caleb, bought of Bethune, a runaway; offer of family of
8 Negroes; asks value.
389
Buist, H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston(?), 10 Jun 1854
On Negroes of Shaw estate.
390
Limehouse, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, 9 Jun 1854
Sends renewal note; stock sent Benton.
391
Avinger, Peter W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Orangeburg District, 30 May 1854
Asks about plantation on Cooper River offered for sale.
392
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, May [?] 1854
Request for return of handcuffs, etc.
393
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 7 Jul 1854
Sending boy Cain by boat for prompt sale at least at $700 plus expenses.
394
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 3 Jul 1854
Awaits receipt from Oakes of Oliver watch; market dull.
395
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 6 Jul 1854
Asks about boy Sam; messages for Sarah.
396
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 7 Jul 1854
Watch received; conditions at Savannah.
397
Tharin, Theodore C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Grumesville, 20 Jul 1854
On affair of Stephen Dangerfield.
398
Jenning, A. F. to Ziba B. Oakes; n.p., 3 Jun 1854
Thanks for settling note at bank.
399
Nugent (Richard) & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; New Orleans, 15 Jun 1854
Sends two checks, one for C.D. Hamilton.
400
Limehouse, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, 5 Jun 1854
Benton’s payment to Oakes; will send renewal notice.
401
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 17 Jun 1854
Expenses for Oakes’s Negroes.
402
Scranton, Johnston & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 27 Jun 1854
Asks Oakes to collect Lewis’s wages.
403
Limehouse, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, 25 Jun 1854
Sends renewal notes.
404
Summerville, J. A. to Ziba B. Oakes [?]; Magnolia, F.L., 19 Jun 1854
Asks prompt sale of Negroes.
405
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 24 Jun 1854
On matter involving Oliver watch.
406
Taylor, John A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Ocala, F.L., 20 Jun 1854
Asks about servant for sale names Minty; sends note from wife for her;
asks price for her.
407
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 24 Jun 1854
Will try to sell woman but must do so across river for titles.
408
Barnes, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Atlanta, 27 May 1854
Asks Oakes to collect debt from Gadsden.
409
Scranton, Johnston & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; n. p., 23 May 1854
Clothing to be bought for Lewis.
410
Bissell, H. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Carlowville, A.L., 31 May 1854
Robert D. Boykin will buy boy at $1500.
411
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 24 May 1854
Three Negroes sent as by telegram.
412
Northrop & Allemong to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 25 Apr 1854
Judgment in litigation by Mathews & Co. against Emily Fairchild,
Oakes and Cleveland.
413
Wylly & Montmollin to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 28 Apr 1854
Arrival of three Negroes.
414
Prentiss, W. O. to Ziba B. Oakes; Buzzard Roost(?), 20 Apr 1854
Describes Brutus, valued at $150.
415
Norris, A. V. to Ziba B. Oakes; Anderson Court House, 18 May 1857
Sends receipt for payment on Benjamin Mordecai’s bond.
416
Owings, R. M. & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, 9 May 1857
Sends check for half interest in Mickey; commissions purchase of likely
young Negroes.
417
Owings, R. M. & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, 29 May 1857
Instructions for delivery of boy John to Golatham Walker.
418
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 16 May 1857
Thanks for care of Dr. Parker’s boy; asks value of W. A. Skrine’s boy;
Savannah business quiet. In hand of W. W. George.
419
Peake, Henry T. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 16 May 1857
Would like to try out boy Morris, who has asked Peake to buy him.
420
Trumbo, C. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston(?), 20 May 1857
Asks him to collect debt from Browning.
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421
Howard, B. H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Liberty Hill, Edgefield District, 14 May
1854 [?]
Asks about prices in Charleston and design for Masonic seal for
Caldwell Lodge.
422
Stall, John R. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, 4 May 1857
Requests payment on Cohen’s note; will bring deed.
423
Weatherby, Joseph A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Greensboro, Guilford Co., 4 May
1857
Has returned from South; asks for news and money.
424
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 13 May 1857
Asks for inquiries about runaway slaves in his hands. In hand of W.W.
George.
425
Belser, Lawrence H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Manchester Post Office, n.d.
Offers North Carolina Railroad stock as security.
426
Galbraith, E. D. to Ziba B. Oakes; New Orleans, 1 May 1857
Requests publication of notice cancelling note given J.J. Williams for
Negro who soon died.
427
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 1 May 1857
Asks about woman and children sent on consignment. In hand of W.W.
George.
428
Dickson Hill & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Richmond, 3 May 1857
Asks Oakes to sell woman Mary Jane.
429
Roberston, A. P. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, 2 May 1857
Sends money borrowed by R.M. Owings.
430
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 8 Apr 1857
Asks opinion on price for 6 Negroes.
431
Porter, Rees W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Nashville, T.N., 30 Apr 1857
Asks whether two boys have had measles.
432
Gibbes, E. A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Rosemont, 2 May 1857
On land titles.
433
Wiss, Emanuel G. to McBride; Greenwood, 14 Apr 1857
Wishes to buy some field hands.
434
Spalding, A. T. to Ziba B. Oakes; Madison, G.A., 29 Jan 1857
Sets acceptable price for house and lot.
435
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sandy Grove, 20 Apr 1857
Asks about reward for runaway Solomon.
436
Edwards, E. A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Stateburgh, 14 Apr 1857
Sends key for Tom’s trunk; appends message from Tom’s wife Fatima
for him.
437
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 22 Apr 1857
Twenty-three Negroes ready for sale day in May.
438
Long, Lemuel J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Ashwood, Maury Co., T.N., 20 Apr
1857
Asks numbers, quality, and prices of Negroes available.
439
Limehouse, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, 10 Apr 1857
Requests loan.
440
Hardee, N. A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 9 Apr 1857
Sends blank bill of sale for McDonald’s Negro.
441
Brimson, Iasaac to Ziba B. Oakes; Monk’s Corner Post Office, 14 Apr
1857
Asks about possible purchase of land.
442
Belser, Lawrence H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Manchester, 15 Apr 1857
Asks Oakes to sell or mortgage shares of N.E(?) Railroad Stock.
443
Edmundsun, H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Richmond, V.A., 16 Apr 1857
Sends check for account of Jerry Smith.
444
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 4 Apr 1857
Discusses recent sale.
445
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 18 Apr 1857
Has written two letters without answers, one about auction, the other
about Negroes offered.
446
Thomas, James T. to Ziba B. Oakes; Gainesville, G.A., 30 Apr 1857
Has received payments for family.
447
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 28 Mar 1857
Asks to borrow money to pay the Chandlers.
448
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 28 Mar 1857
Introduces Abraham McCullers; sets price for slaves sent on
consignment. In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
449
Filor, James to Ziba B. Oakes ; Key West, F.L., 25 Mar 1857
Proposes settlement regarding client, Smallwood Anderson & Co.
450
Vogue, Letter Berry to Ziba B. Oakes; Pleasant Hill, Dallas Co., A.L., 2
Mar 1857
Enquires about purchase of field hands.
451
Owings, R. M. & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, 23 Mar 1857
Does not yet know if Alice is sold; will send Negroes to sell if market is
good.
452
Spalding, A. T. to Ziba B. Oakes; Madison, G.A., 20 Mar 1857
Asks if house in Tradd St. sold; has other property for sale.
453
Limehouse, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, 3 Apr 1857
Instructions regarding court case; asks Mrs. Oakes to visit.
454
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; n.p., 29 Mar 1857
Asks about prices; is attending sale in April.
455
Butler & Frierson to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 31 Mar 1857
Asks value of journeyman carpenter aged 45.
456
Kinard H. H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Newberry, 16 Mar 1857
Has arranged with R. Dulin for payment of draft.
457
Otey, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Richmond, V.A., 29 Mar 1857
Is bringing group of Negroes to Charleston.
458
Walker, R. W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Barnwell Court House, 4 Mar 1857
Asks about claim to runaway Isaac.
459
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 24 Mar 1857
Is sending woman and 2 children for sale. In hand of W.W. George.
460
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 22 Mar 1857
Reconciled to going to jail; transfer of the Chandler’s Negroes.
461
Smallwood Anderson & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; New York, 20 Mar 1857
Acknowledges check for James Filor of Key West.
462
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 16 Mar 1857
Requests return of Negroes lest he by sued.
463
Kirk, John W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bluffton, 15 Mar 1857
Requests clothes belonging to Jerry, bought from Oakes.
464
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 7 Mar 1857
Unless Negroes are sent will be sued.
465
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 16 Mar 1857
On title to boy Toney. In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
466
Bamberg, W. S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Banberg, 20 Mar 1857
On unpaid note.
467
Limehouse, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, 19 Mar 1857
Requests action regarding De Sausure & Simons.
468
Briscoe, E. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Port Gibson, M.S., 8 Mar 1857
Commissions Oakes to recover runaway bought of Ryan Tennant, and
sell him or ship him to J.J. Persons at New Orleans.
469
Limehouse, Thomas to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, 16 Mar 1857
Requests settlement of accounts in Charleston and purchase of oak
staves.
470
Richardson, J. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown, 19 Mar 1857
Asks value of girl. With cover note by Christie transmitting inquiry.
471
Epps, Edward to Ziba B. Oakes; n.p., 6 Mar 1857
Arrangements for hunting runaway Solomon with dogs; Negro believes
to be Solomon had been shot at but escaped in canoe.
472
Owings, R. M. & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg; 10 Mar 1857
Sends check for Negroes sold for Oakes.
473
Collins, Jonah to Ziba B. Oakes; Combahee, 7 Mar 1857
Refuses acceptance of Negroes declared medically unsound.
474
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 4 Mar 1857
Sends 7 Negroes for sale, partly owned by Chandlers.
475
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 5 Mar 1857
N.A. Hardee & Co. enquires about possible sale of Negro. In hand of
Wm C. Dawson.
476
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 2 Mar 1857
Sends 7 Negroes for sale.
477
Cannon, W. H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Mars Bluff, 1 Mar 1857
Offers 50 or 60 cotton hands for sale; asks prices in Charleston.
478
Singletary, Isaac S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown, 19 Feb 1857
Sends Negro for sale.
479
Brock, Josiah to Ziba B. Oakes; Palatka, F.L., 15 Feb 1857
Asks if his Negroes have been sold.
480
Stall, J. R. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, 16 Feb 1857
On transfer of note.
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481
Hufman, Lewis to Ziba B. Oakes; n.p., 19 Feb 1857
Requests money for old woman.
482
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 21 Feb 1857
Regrets difficulty over bonds; will come to Charleston.
483
Wylly & Collins to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 20 Feb 1857
Have cashed draft; Charleston prices better than Savannah’s.
484
Mattingly, John to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, A.L., 16 Feb 1857
Seeks recovery of runaway; wife is a free mulatto in Charleston.
485
Smith, Jeremiah to Ziba B. Oakes; Richmond, V.A., 3 Feb 1857
Wants $1250 for Negro; trade high in Richmond.
486
Montmollin, John S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 3 Feb 1857
Orders 4 young field hands.
487
Addison, T. to Ziba B. Oakes; Blackville, 12 Feb 1857
Sends woman and child; Shepherd & McCreey to receive part proceeds.
488
Wylly & Collins to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 14 Feb 1857
Unable to buy Mulesides’ Jack; could use 8 or 10 young men.
489
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 14 Feb 1857
Offers George, bearer of note, for sale, though perhaps unsound; N.A.
Hardee & Co. will provide title. In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
490
Gibbes, E. A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Andalusia Plantation, 15 Feb 1857
Cohen has seen Negroes; asks Oakes to attend appraisement.
491
Addison, T. to Ziba B. Oakes; n.p., 12 Feb 1857
On same subject as no. 487 above.
492
Mattingly, John to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, G.A., 15 Feb 1856
On runaway; cf. no. 484 above.
493
Smith, Jeremiah to Ziba B. Oakes; Richmond, V.A., 17 Feb 1857
Acknowledges check; requests recovery of runaway.
494
Filor, James to Ziba B. Oakes; Key West, 7 Feb 1857
Feel cheated over unsound Negro; suggests compensation.
495
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 21 Feb 1857
Refers him to N.A. Hardee & Co. about George. In hand of Wm C.
Dawson.
496
Jones, T. H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charlotte, N.C., 21 Feb 1857
Expects to make purchases in North Carolina and Virginia mountains;
asks about prices in Charleston.
497
Smith, John B. to Ziba B. Oakes; New Orleans, 21 Feb 1857
Has received Negroes except Andrew; requests recovery of latter, a
runaway.
498
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 6 Feb 1857
Has bought 3 Negroes being sent for resale.
499
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Florence, 7 Jan 1857
Has bought 2 Negroes; must raise money or be ruined.
500
Owings, R. M. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, 10 Jan 1857
Sends check in part payment for girl Margaret.
501
Burch, Kirkland & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, A.L., 5 Jan 1857
Bill will be paid if he cancels damages.
502
Burch, Kirkland & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, A.L., 5 Dec 1856
On protested bill.
503
Dale, W. I. to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbia, 8 Jan 1857
On payment to B.F. Stone.
504
Owings, R. M. & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, 10 Jan 1857
Has received Margaret; will send Negroes when over measles.
505
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 5 Jan 1857
Prices allow no profit; will attend sale at Darling Court House.
506
Dell, Philip to Ziba B. Oakes; Newnanville, F.L., 11 Jan 1856
Cannot sign bill of sale.
507
Owings, R. M. & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, 3 Jan 1857
Sends check.
508
Brock, Josiah to Ziba B. Oakes; Palatka, F.L., 1 Jan 1857
Unsatisfactory dealing with Greenville. In hand of McDonald.
509
Savage, George A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bluffton, 3 Jan 1857
Authorizes recovery and sale of runaway Solomon.
510
Burch, Kirkland & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, A.L., 23 Jan 1857
On protested bill; forwarding Williams.
511
Charleston, S. C. Commercial Bank to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 24 Jan
1857
Statement of account.
512
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 9 Jan 1857
Sends 3 Negroes for sale; requests letter for Darlington Court House
sale.
513
Montmollin, John S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 31 Jan 1857
Telegraphed for 4 field hands; could use 50.
514
Gibbes, E. A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Rosemont, 29 Jan 1857
Miss Elliott wishes Nelson sold at $800; prospects of selling Andalusia
Plantation poor.
515
Filor, James to Ziba B. Oakes; Key West, F.L., 22 Jan 1857
Asks about Caroline, whom he regrets purchasing.
516
Smith, Jeremiah to Ziba B. Oakes; Richmond, V.A., 30 Jan 1857
Prices in Richmond; asks Oakes to handcuff his Negroes.
517
Stall, J. R. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, 31 Jan 1857
Will purchase girl.
518
Brown, George L. to Ziba B. Oakes; Newnanville, F.L., 17 Jan 1857
Will visit Charleston to buy 2 girls; asks prices.
519
Pickard & Cox to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 7 Jan 1857
Want 10 or 12 Negroes; ask terms of payment.
520
Burch, Kirkland & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, A.L., 17 Jan 1857
Can get $800 from Saunder’s estate if authorized.
521
Owings, R. W. & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, 8 Dec 1856
Send payment and bill of sale; will take girl Sarah when over her
measles.
522
Relyea, C. I. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 10 Dec 1856
Cannot see him; asks him to advise wife on servants.
523
Whiting & Russell to Ziba B. Oakes; Boston, M.A., 23 Dec 1856
On leases of property owned by Mrs. Jennings in Boston.
524
Cassidy, Francis to Ziba B. Oakes; Hickory Hill, 1 Dec 1856
Has bought property larger than Johnson’s, less near the market.
525
Burch, Kirkland & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, A.L., 14 Dec 1856
William healthy but not sold; asks about check paid for Clarissa.
526
Wilson, A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, G.A., 8 Dec 1856
Sends check for due bill; will pay $1200 for Flora.
527
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 3 Dec 1856
Girl offered of no interest. In hand of Wm C. Dawson.
528
Bamberg, W. S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bamberg; 2 Dec 1856
Requests renewal of note.
529
Murrell, James H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 3 Dec 1856
Asks opinion on proposed rental of hall for dancing academy by A.
Berger.
530
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 2 Dec 1856
On news from Montgomery; other difficulties.
531
Kinard, H. H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Newberry, 6 Dec 1856
On delivery of Negroes purchased.
532
Brodnard, F. V. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, G.A., 13 Dec 1856
Asks value of mulatto girl.
533
Burch, Kirkland to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, A.L., Dec 1856 [?]
Bill for expenses incurred over runaway slaves, etc.
534
Omitted in numbering
535
Walker, A. Pinckney to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 23 Jan 1857
Requests settlement of Jacob Brock’s affairs.
536
Owings, R. M. & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, 24 Dec 1856
Sends payment for Tim, sold Josiah Schley; wants other Negroes.
537
Stall, John R. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, 29 Dec 1856
Requests renewal of Eli Cohen’s note.
538
Barber, F. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, G.A., 20 Dec 1856
Asks about house servants.
539
Nettleton, C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Centreville, L.A., 22 Dec 1856
Asks value of field hands.
540
DeLeuamont, H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 10 Apr 1857
Sends Tim for sale, preferring this to chastising him for running away.
Box 10
541
Bamberg, W. S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bamberg, 12 Dec 1856
On settlement of account; wants family on credit.
542
Bryan, James H. to Ziba B. Oakes; New Orleans, 7 Dec 1856
Has set up business at New Orleans; proposes that Oakes supply
Negroes from Charleston, setting forth terms of payment.
543
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 30 Dec 1856
Reports on Negroes offered for sale by R. Cannon.
544
Wylly, George W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 26 Dec 1856
On return of girl Delia.
545
Wylly, George W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 20 Dec 1856
Asks him to return Delia.
546
Kinard, H. H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Newberry, N.C., 18 Dec 1856
On payment for Mary and children.
547
Kinard, H. H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Newberry, 12 Dec 1856
Requests bills of sale for William and Katharine.
548
Wylly, George W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 17 Dec 1856
Sends Delia for sale.
549
Brightman, S. A. to Ziba B. Oakes; n.p., 19 Dec 1856
On unsound condition of Mary bought from Oakes.
550
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 6 Dec 1856
Asks about possible visit of mulatto girl Lydia to Charleston. In hand of
Wm C. Dawson.
551
Owings, R. M. & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, 1 Dec 1856
Reports sale of Lydia in Savannah.
552
Collins, T. W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Orangeburg Court House, 1 Dec 1856
Offer for woman and children.
553
Leighton & Sherman to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown, 20 Dec 1856
Requests enquiry about Negro named Boston.
554
Wright, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 29 Nov 1856
Asks about a mulatto, sister of a girl belonging to Manigault. In hand of
Wm C. Dawson.
555
Wylly, George W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 8 Nov 1856
Introduces partner, Thomas W. Collins.
556
Burch, Kirkland & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, 22 Nov 1856
On return of runaway boy James.
557
Mordecai, Thomas W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 10 Nov 1856
Returns map of South Carolina.
558
Whaley, William T. to Ziba B. Oakes; John’s Island, 21 Nov 1856
Asks about bond prices.
559
Sauls, Caleb to Ziba B. Oakes; Walterborough, 8 Nov 1856
Regrets inability to recover runaway, Andrew, even with dogs.
560
Brown, George L. to Ziba B. Oakes; Newnanville, 28 Nov 1856
On claims to Negroes sold by Charles L. Wilson as owned by Col. Philip
Dell.
561
Burch, Kirkland & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, 29 Nov 1856
Bill for sale of Clarissa.
562
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter, 4 Nov 1856
Reports on sales; wants to take Negroes to Alabama.
563
Kinard, H. H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbia, 23 Nov 1856
Terms of purchase of woman and 4 children.
564
Burch, Kirkland & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, 20 Nov 1856
Reports jailing of James, a runaway.
565
Kinard, H. H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Newbern, 29 Nov 1856
Sends draft to pay for Emily, children, William and Catharine.
566
Wylly, George W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 8 Nov 1856
Sends Delia and 2 children by boat.
567
Burch, Kirkland & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, 14 Nov 1856
On collection of check.
568
Kinard, H. H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Newberry, 28 Nov 1856
Accepts terms for purchase of Emily and children, William & Catharine.
569
Leighton & Sherman to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown, 25 Nov 1856
On boy Reuty.
570
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 20 Nov 1856
On his financial plight.
571
Burch, Kirkland & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, 21 Nov 1856
On death of Hamblin Saunders, signer of note.
572
Montmollin, John S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 18 Nov 1856
Offers some field hands for sale.
573
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter, 17 Nov 1856
On proposed purchases.
574
Burch, Kirkland & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, 15 Nov 1856
Bill of exchange not sold; boy Jim has run away.
575
Burch, Kirkland & Co. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, 7 Nov 1856
Local prices; state of Negroes on consignment.
576
Nisbet, M. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Louisville, K.Y., 26 Nov 1856
On land purchases in South and Middle West.
577
Leighton & Sherman to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown, 19 Nov 1856
On draft coming due; can sell boy Reuty.
578
Happoldt, Albert to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 4 Nov 1856
Sends bearer Prince for sale at $700.
579
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, 1 Nov 1856
Sends payment for Patrick & Moses; leaves 4 Negroes with Burch &
Kirkland.
580
Elliott, J. R. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, 3 Nov 1856
Asks value of woman and boy.
581
Shaw, George W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Camden, 4 Oct 1856
Asks about cook offered for sale.
582
Brownlee, E. to Ziba B. Oakes; Ridgeville, 11 Oct 1856
On price for boy Team.
583
Austin, W. W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbus, G.A., 2 Oct 1856
Asks about prices and possible purchase of 10 or 15 young men and
women.
584
Brock, Jacob to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 12 Oct 1856
Complains of not hearing from Oakes.
585
Montmollin, John S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah,18 Oct 1856
Stagnation of business.
586
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 4 Oct 1856
Has drawn on Oakes for money; few Negroes available.
587
Leighton & Sherman to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown, 10 Oct 1856
On payments for Reuty and Bristol.
588
Montmollin, John S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 30 Oct 1856
No fever, but business dull.
589
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bamberg, 10 Oct 1856
On negotiations with Bamberg; will bring Negroes to Charleston.
590
Cox, John to Ziba B. Oakes; Mount Pleasant, T.N., 3 Oct 1856
Wants to buy 8 or 10 young Negroes if fever over at Charleston.
591
Filor, James to Ziba B. Oakes ; Key West, F.L., 10 Oct 1856
Asks about sale of Carolina.
592
Porter, Rees W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Nashville, T.N., 21 Oct 1856
Proposes purchases at Charleston for resale of Nashville.
593
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bamberg, 15 Oct 1856
Sends Bamberg’s note.
594
Leighton & Sherman to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown, 24 Oct 1856
On notes for payments.
595
Filor, James to Ziba B. Oakes ; Key West, F.L., 25 Oct 1856
Negotiations regarding Carolina.
596
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, 15 Oct 1856
Trade in Montgomery.
597
King, Jesse to Ziba B. Oakes; Milledgeville, 5 Oct 1856
Asks about market at Charleston.
598
Happoldt, Albert to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 26 Oct 1856
Sends field hands Ceaser and wife Nanny to be sold.
599
Joy, William F. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 21 Oct 1856
Has referred W.S. Utsey of Walterboro to Oakes as possible buyer of
Reuty.
Box 11
600
Epps, Edward to Ziba B. Oakes; Lower Salem Post Office, 25 Oct 1856
A Negro sold through Oakes has stolen a gun.
601
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hainville, A.L., 21 Oct 1856
Report on trading; difficulties with James’s contrariness.
602
Bitting, J. A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Huntsville, 25 Oct 1856
Would like to buy a few Negroes if fever danger over.
603
Cox, William L. to Ziba B. Oakes; [illegible], M.S., 29 Sep 1856
Asks help in case of unsound woman bought from Mordecai.
604
Brock, Jacob to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 28 Sep 1856
Has not heard from Oakes.
605
Weatherby, Joseph A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Greenboro, N.C., 6 Sep 1856
Will collect girl; has arranged payment for purchases.
606
Whaley, William to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, Sep 1856 [?]
Believes Axson’s credit for loan good.
607
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 1 Sep 1856
On difficulties of business with country people.
608
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 8 Sep 1856
Wants to give runaway Joe hundred lashes; will come to Charleston;
discusses prices.
609
Behn, George W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Washington, Washington Co., T.X.,
23 Sep 1856
Asks prices of various types of Negroes.
610
Montmollin, John S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 20 Sep 1856
Suggests mutual trade in Negroes.
611
Smith, W. W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Blackville, 29 Sep 1856
Describes woman offered for sale.
612
Pillow, Gideon Johnson to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbia, T.N., 10 Sep 1856
Because of fever at Charleston has purchased Negroes from Richmond.
613
Tharin, Theodore C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Grumesville, 11 Sep 1856
On disposal of Negroes in contested estate.
614
Weatherby, Joseph A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Greensboro, 13 Sep 1856
Wants only a girl as specified.
615
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 16 Sep 1856
Business better in Alabama.
616
Whaley, William T., Jr. to Ziba B. Oakes; John’s Island, 18 Sep 1856
Wants runaway Moses sold.
617
Norris, A. O. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston(?), 11 June 1856
Receipt from executrix of Capt. Thomas M. Howard.
618
Sauls, Caleb to Ziba B. Oakes; Walterborough, 21 Aug 1856
Efforts to capture runaway Negro.
619
Leighton & Sherman to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown, 16 Aug 1856
On negotiation of draft.
620
Buist, H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 21 Aug 1856
On ownership of slave now sick in jail.
621
Cox, John to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbia, 7 Aug 1856
Pillow wishes to buy some Negroes.
622
Leighton & Sherman to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown, 4 Aug 1856
On litigation and payments.
623
Leighton & Sherman to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown, 21 Aug 1856
Sends payment.
624
Leighton & Sherman to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown, 7 Aug 1856
Reuty in Charleston workhouse.
625
Cox, John to Ziba B. Oakes; Mount Pleasant, T.N., 1 Aug 1856
Wants to buy 8 or 10 men.
626
Weatherby, Joseph A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Greensboro, N.C., 7 Aug 1856
Has bought Negroes wanted in Richmond; criticizes Oakes for trying to
please Negroes.
627
Hickman, William H. to Ziba B. Oakes; Palatka, F.L., 31 Aug 1856
Boy Stephen has run away; asks former owner’s name.
628
Freemasons. South Carolina. Humility Lodge to Ziba B. Oakes;
Branchville(?), 23 Aug 1856
Asks minutes of lodge sent.
629
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 2 Aug 1856
On projected purchases.
630
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter, 8 Aug 1856
Must have advice on market prices.
631
Pillow, Gideon J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbus, T.N., 5 Aug 1856
Wishes to buy some girls aged 14 to 18.
632
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 15 Aug 1856
Fever at Charleston; plans for going to Alabama.
633
Cook, J. to A. J. McElveen; Fort Deposit, A.L., 21 Aug 1856
Prospects for business in Alabama.
634
Alston, J. A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken, 8 Oct 1856
Asks due date of note.
635
Nisbet, M. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Louisville, K.Y., 21 Aug 1856
Asks about land offered for sale.
636
Brock, Jacob to Ziba B. Oakes; Palatka, F.L., 7 Aug 1856
Sends titles for land being sold.
637
Aikman, John to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 27 Aug 1856
On sale of circular saw.
638
Robertson, A. P. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, 8 Aug 1856
On runaway slave.
639
Montmollin, John S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 25 Sep 1856
On Savannah market.
640
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 30 Aug 1856
Efforts to find runaway Joe; plans for going to Montgomery.
641
South Carolina. Court of Common Pleas to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 17
Jul 1856
Summons to appear in case between South Carolina Railroad and Arthur
Blake.
642
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter, 8 Jul 1856
Did not reach Darlington sale because of train delay; prices there high;
asks about fever at Charleston; justifies conduct.
643
Bouknight, C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbia, 9 Jul 1856
Wants a house girl; asks about advertisement.
644
Brownlee, E. to Ziba B. Oakes; Ridgeville, 21 Jul 1856
Will be in Charleston about Philip.
645
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, 10 Jul 1856
Birth of son; attempted purchases.
646
Alston, J. A. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 26 Jul 1856
Requests visit at hotel.
647
Villeponteaux, William W. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, 18 Jul 1856
Arrangements with wife over ownership of girls.
648
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter, 28 Jul 1856
On current prices.
649
Norris, A. O. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston(?), 25 Jul 1856
On payment by Benjamin Mordecai.
650
Leighton & Sherman to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown, 25 Jul 1856
Asks about Reuty.
651
McElveen, A. J. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, 7 Jul 1856
Asks prices of Negroes.
652
Wood, E. J. C. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken, 27 Jul 1856
Offers $950 for Henry if willing to come.