Phoebe Jackson Account Book 1843-1845

Scope and content:

Phoebe Jackson was a nurse who specialized in cupping and leeching in Petersburg, Virginia, from the 1830's-1850's. Born a slave she was emancipated by Jane Minor, herself a free Black and a well-known nurse. She enters into the book many visits to servants. #2120.

Physical description:
1 item.

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