Coll. 0373 - Hugh Adams Papers
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The Hugh Adams Papers are approximately 75 documents concerning the manumission of nineteen slaves of the Adams estate and their emigration to Careysburg, Liberia.2024-03-28T22:21:43ZMemorandum of Agreement Between Patterson and Hutcheson, January 19, 1859
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Memorandum of Agreement Between Patterson and Hutcheson, January 19, 1859
In this memorandum "A. Patterson, is the owner of a Negro man named Bill, who is the husband of Silla . . ." Silla has been emancipated, as per Hugh Adams's will, and is going to Liberia. Bill is to be emancipated and will travel with his wife to Liberia. Robert Hutcheson is acting as Executor of Adams's estate.
Letter from Wm. Halliburton to His Father, April 1, 1866
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Letter from Wm. Halliburton to His Father, April 1, 1866
This letter is from William Halliburton in Liberia to his father, Jacob Halliburton, in the United States. William was formerly a slave referred to in several documents as "Bill."
Letter from Hugh Adams's Nephew to his Cousin, July 26, 1859
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Letter from Hugh Adams's Nephew to his Cousin, July 26, 1859
In this letter Hugh Adams's nephew (also named Hugh Adams) writes from Chicago to his cousin. The subject is a cash legacy.
Letter from John Adams to a Friend, May 22, 1858
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Letter from John Adams to a Friend, May 22, 1858
John Adams writes from Meadowdale to a friend about the death of his brother, Hugh Adams.