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Promissory note by Shelton Watters & Co., 1849 January 2 ; 1850 April 25.
Wyles SC 129LOCAL
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Title:

Promissory note by Shelton Watters & Co., 1849 January 2 ; 1850 April 25

Creator/Contributor:

Shelton Watters & Co, creator

Creator/Contributor:

Online Archive of California

Abstract:

Holograph note written on January 2, 1849 and signed by Shelton Watters & Co. about paying A. Richie one hundred and sixty dollars next December 25th for the hire of two slaves, Anderson and Walker. A short message written across the note indicates the money was sent on April 25, 1850.

Date:

1849 (issued)

Subject:

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Richie, A
Slaves -- United States

Note:

Use of the collection is unrestricted.
Use governed by UCSB Special Collections policy.
Cite as: [Identification of item], Promissory note by Shelton Watters & Co. Wyles SC 129. Department of Special Collections, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Type:

Promissory notes.

Physical Description:

1 item (1 leaf) ; 21 x 25 cm. folded to 21 x 13 cm.

Language:

English

Identifier:

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

Use of the collection is unrestricted.
Use governed by UCSB Special Collections policy.