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Hutson Lee papers advertising sales of slaves in Charleston in 1859 and 1860
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This broadside is one of 15 found in the Hutson Lee papers advertising sales of slaves in Charleston in 1859 and 1860. This broadside advertises a slave auction of 102 slaves held at the slave mart on Chalmers Street on January 24th, 1860. The advertisement states that they are being sold "under decree in equity" as part of the case of Read, et al. Executors, vs Laurens, et al. James Tupper is listed as the Master in Equity directing the sale. The advertisement describes the slaves as being accustomed to rice and cotton cultivation. The broadside lists the names, ages, and previous experiences of the slaves for sale.
12 of 15 broadsides found in the Hutson Lee papers advertising sales of slaves in Charleston in 1859 and 1860. Slave auctions held by various firms at the slave mart on Chalmers Street.
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