Letter regarding Slave Dispute

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West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
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[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Letter regarding Slave Dispute, A&M 4273, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
.01 Linear Feet 1 item (1 folder)
Creator:
Hannah, Andrew L.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Letter regarding Slave Dispute, A&M 4273, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

Letter from Andrew L. Hannah of Falls Craigs Creek (possibly Botetourt County, Virginia) to Miss Polly Semon, dated 1869 September 18. Hannah writes regarding a dispute over money owed for a "negro boy". Hannah alleges that Miss Semon told him not to sell the unnamed enslaved boy as long as the boy lived, which Hannah claims led to a missed sales opportunity during the war and resulted in Hannah owing Miss Semon more money than he thought fair.

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West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
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Indexed terms

Subjects:
Slavery