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Letter from John Staples to John Drew asking about price and availability of slaves

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John Staples wrote from Memphis, Tennessee. He was looking to buy from 100 to 200 young Negro males and girls if any were available. Folder 250

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Title(s): 
Letter from John Staples to John Drew asking about price and availability of slaves
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
July 6, 1859
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Letter
Accession No: 
4026.1784
Previous Number(s): 
74636
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
John Drew Manuscript Collection
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