Michael Reed Papers

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  [Ledger of daily slave activities]

  Ledger detailing the daily activities of those who were slaves to Michael Reed. Names of those enslaved include Jack, Dan, Ed, Gim/Jim, Johan, Gorge/George, Abe, Little Gim/Jim, Bill, Luce, Bet, Sal, Lizzy/Lizey, Nelee[?], Ike, and Johan. Activities include working with cotton and corn, ginning, herding, clearing, cow hunting, plowing, bailing, "river bank," "house," "sick," chopping, fodder, and "nothing." Also included in what appears to once have been gathered into a booklet are several receipts, a remedy, and a printed document "An Act to Provide an Internal Improvement Fund, and to Commence a System of Internal Improvements by the State."
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  [Receipts of inheritance for Michael Reed's heirs]

  Receipts of inheritance for the heirs of Michael Reed acknowledging property distributed by William Reed, administrator of the estate. Heirs include his children. Sarah Sparks Reed, John B. Reed, Wilson Reed, William Reed, Jefferson Reed, and Harriet Reed Fisher. Nelson, Isaac, Lucy, and Molly given as slaves to Harriet Reed Fisher; Daniel, Beth, Robert, and Allen given as slaves to John Reed; John, Jim, and Mary given as slaves to Wilson Reed; Jack, Sall, Clarissa, and George given as slaves to Sarah Sparks; Liss, Anna, Owen, Bird, and Bill given as slaves to Jefferson Reed; Abe, Eliza, and Jo given as slaves to William Reed.
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  [Ledger of daily slave activities]

  Ledger detailing the daily activities of those who were slaves to Michael Reed. Names of those enslaved include Jack, Dan, Ed, Gim/Jim, Johan, Gorge, Abe, Little Gim/Jim, Bill, Luce, Bet, Sal, Lizzy/Lizey, Nelee[?], Ike, and Johan. Activities include working with cotton and corn, ginning, herding, clearing, "house," "sick," chopping, fodder, and "nothing." On the last page, some quantities and the name "Josiah P. Gates."
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  [Letter from J.M.M. Costley to Michael Reed arranging the purchasing of slaves]

  Letter from J.M.M Costley and Michael Reed arranging the exchange and purchase of Ann, age 13; Amanda, age 11; Mike, age 10; Austin, age 6; and Dicey, age 8, sold as slaves.
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  [Bill of sale for a slave boy named Owens]

  Bill of sale for a boy around 16 years old named Owens, sold as a slave to Michael Reed by Mark, William, and Tilford Bean.
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  [Receipt of payment from Michael Reed for a boy named George]

  Receipt of payment for the sale of a boy around 13 years old named George, sold as a slave from M.A. Britain to Michael Reed.
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  Thomas Medlock Bill of Sale to Michael Reed

  Bill of sale for a boy around 13 years old named Washington, sold as a slave to Michael Reed by Thomas Medlock on May 30, 1856.
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  John M. Costley Bill of Sale to Michael Reed

  Bill of sale for a woman around 20 years old named Louisa, sold as a slave by John M. Costley to Michael Reed on August 8th, 1856.
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  [Receipt of payment from Michael Reed for a boy named Bill]

  Receipt of payment from Michael Reed for a boy around 13 years old named Bill, sold as a slave to Michael Reed by H.M. Bouldin on July 24, 1856.
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  [Letter from J.C. Spence to William Reed]

  Letter from J.C. Spence to William Reed regarding the sale of slaves and the division of Michael Reed's estate.