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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 47 slaves from Christ Church Parish held at Ryan's Mart on Chalmers Street on January 21st, 1859 by P.J. Porcher and Baya. The broadside lists the names, ages, and, for some, previous experiences or health conditions of the slaves for sale. It also describes that the slaves are accustomed to the cultivation of long cotton and provisions.
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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Date
1859
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Location
Chalmers Street, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29401, 32.77762, -79.92931
Source
South Carolina Historical Society
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