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[Two letters by Harrison Stearns, a former slave, to the wife of his former master] [Decimalized .01-.02]

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GLC#
GLC08945
Type
Header Record
Date
1867-1868
Title
[Two letters by Harrison Stearns, a former slave, to the wife of his former master] [Decimalized .01-.02]
Place Written
Oxford, Mississippi
Pagination
2 items
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
Reconstruction
African American History
Slavery
Freemen
Estate
Land Transaction

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GLC08945.01
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mary Jane Ferris Stearns

16 November 1867

Stearns, Harrison, fl. 1868

In response to a letter from Mary, the wife of his former master, William F. Stearns, Harrison, a freed slave, offers condolence for William's death and inquires about a gift of land William promised him. Writes in part: "You said something bout...

GLC08945.01
GLC08945.02
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mary Jane Ferris Stearns

January 14, 1868

Stearns, Harrison, fl. 1868

Harrison, a freed slave, writes to Mary, the wife of his former master, William F. Stearns, to inform her that he received the deed for the gift of land William promised him (see GLC08945.01) and has had it recorded. Thanks her and indicates he will...

GLC08945.02