Ziba B. Oakes Papers, 1852-1857 | Boston Public Library Archival and Manuscript Finding Aid Database

Collection Overview

Title: Ziba B. Oakes Papers, 1852-1857

Collection Identifier: MS Am. 322

Primary Creator: Oakes, Ziba B., 1806-1871

Extent: 652.0 Items

Arrangement: Original order of the correspondence has been maintained.

Subjects: McElveen, A. J., d. 1874 -- Correspondence., Oakes, Ziba B., 1806-1871 -- Correspondence., Slave trade -- South Carolina -- Charleston -- History -- 19th Century., Slave traders -- South Carolina -- Charleston -- Correspondence.

Languages: English

Abstract

The 652 letters in this collection document the business of Ziba B. Oakes, a slave broker, who lived in Charleston, South Carolina. The letters were written by business associates and cover all aspects of the slave trade business including pricing, selling instructions, and resolving problems with runaways. Oakes’s real estate business and other financial matters are also documented.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The 652 letters in this collection document the business dealings of Ziba B. Oakes, a slave broker, who lived in Charleston, South Carolina. The letters were written by several business associates and cover all aspects of the slave trade such as pricing, selling instructions, and resolving problems with runaways. Oakes’s real estate business and other financial matters are also documented. There is no correspondence from Oakes.

The majority of the letters in the collection are from brokers, agents, and clients from different parts of South Carolina and other southern states with whom Ziba Oakes did business. For example, there are fifty-eight letters written to Oakes by William Wright from Savannah, Georgia; thirteen letters by Burch Kirkland and Company, from Montgomery, Alabama; and twenty-three letters by Thomas Limehouse, from Goulding, South Carolina. In addition, there are letters from traders from Richmond, Virginia and New Orleans, Louisiana. These contain specific details about slaves bought and sold, and give market prices for each city.

Of the approximately 480 letters written by slave traders, 135 were written by A. J. McElveen, whose job it was to travel throughout South Carolina’s Sumpter District and purchase slaves for Oakes. The letters include details about the number of slaves that were purchased on each trip, their gender and physical descriptions, and where on the plantation they should work. Other matters include the problems he had with selling certain slaves and his dealings with other traders. McElveen’s letters also provide insight into the relationship he had with Oakes.

Additional letters document Oakes’s real estate and other business ventures such as the buying and selling of plantations and railroad stock.

Subject/Index Terms

McElveen, A. J., d. 1874 -- Correspondence.
Oakes, Ziba B., 1806-1871 -- Correspondence.
Slave trade -- South Carolina -- Charleston -- History -- 19th Century.
Slave traders -- South Carolina -- Charleston -- Correspondence.

Administrative Information

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Attribution

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Acquisition Method: The Ziba Oakes papers were found in a slave pen in Charleston, South Carolina, on February 20, 1865 by James Redpath. In April 1865, Redpath presented them to William Lloyd Garrison. The collection was donated to the Boston Public Library on November 11, 1891 by Francis Jackson Garrison.

Related Materials: Slave Trade Letters, 1839. MS fAM 1034

Related Publications: Drago, Edmund L. ed. Broke by the War: Letters of a Slave Trader. University of South Carolina Press. 1991.

Preferred Citation: Ziba B. Oakes Papers. MS Am. 322. Rare Books and Manuscripts Department, Boston Public Library. Courtesy of the Trustees of the Boston Public Library/Rare Books.

Processing Information: Finding aid written by Rare Books and Manuscripts staff.

Finding Aid Revision History: Updated by Kimberly Reynolds, April 2011.

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Folder 1: McElveen, A. J. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumpterville, S.C., 5 June 1854: Request delivery to J.A. Garrett the girl Nancy and help in selling her. 2 p.
Folder 2: Barnes, James. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C., May 1854: On collection of debt from T.N. Gadsden. 2 p.
Folder 3: King, Jesse. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Milledgville, Ga., 30 May 1854: On proposed purchase of lot of young male Negroes; enquires about J.M. Gilchrist. 1 p.
Folder 4: McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 30 May 1854: Buisness brisk, prices low; discusses J.J. Richardson. 1 p.
Folder 5: Scranton, Johnston & Co. Ms. L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 8 February 1854: Has forwarded Negro Lewis for sale, describing him. 1 p.
Folder 6: Barber, F. C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 17 February 1854: Asks advice on sale of remaing slaves, and obtaining money at New Orleans. 1 p.
Folder 7: Whaley, William T., Jr. A.L.S.to Ziba B. Oakes; John's Island, S.C., 5 June 1854: Asks help in locating runaway, Caleb, sold him by Oakes. 1 p.
Folder 8: McElveen, A. J. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 4 June 1854: Has not yet sold Henry; difficulty in making purchases; proposes to go to Richmond. 1 p.
Folder 9: Wylly & Montmollin. Ms.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 19 May 1854: Report decline in sales and prices of Negroes. 1 p.
Folder 10: Bass, N. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Macon, Ga., 26 May 1854: Asks if mechanic advertised for sale can work in both wood and iron. 1 p.
Folder 11: McKnight, W. H. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumpter District, S.C., 25 May 1854: Asks about sale and payment for boy left with Oakes. 1 p.
Folder 12: McElveen, A. J. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumpterville, S.C., 27 May 1854: Henry still unsold, after unsatisfactory offer; asks if Garrett has collected girl; J.S. Richardson must raise money. 2 p.
Folder 13: Independent Order of Oddfellows. A.L.S. to Ziba Oakes; Charleston; S.C.., 17 May 1854: Resolve addressed to Z.B. Oakes requesting that Lodge remove present hall. 1 p.
Folder 14: McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Kingstree, S.C., 29 May 1854: Joe's physical condition when McRae sold him; two Negro children offered at $900. 1 p.
Folder 15: McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 18 May 1854: Favorable statements on Garrett's character. 1 p.
Folder 16: McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville. S. C., 16 May 1854: Trouble about Joe; desire for Dr. McRae's testimony; purchase of Nancy. 2 p.
Folder 17: Martin, W. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; New Orleans, 15 May 1854: Information on Charleston market. 1 p.
Folder 18: McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 15 May 1854: Reports purchase of Negro and intention of sending him direct to Oakes; nothing to be done about Joe till Dr. McRae interviewed. 1 p.
Folder 19: McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 13 May 1854: Intends thorough investigation about Joe; chance to exchange woman and child for prime young man. 1 p.
Folder 20: Hill, A. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Shreveport, La., 5 May 1854: Asks cost of buying and shipping to New Orleans a few young Negroes. 1 p.
Folder 21: McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Darlington Court House, 10 May 1854: Unable to sell Henry; offers 16 year old Negro boy and $100 in exchange. 1p.
Folder 22: DeLorme, A. A. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Darien, Ga., 9 May 1854: Asks information on swamp lands. 1p.
Folder 23: Limehouse, Thomas A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, S.C.[?], 3 May 1854: Instructions concerning bank note. 1p.
Folder 24: McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 3 May 1854: Burkett's Negro boy not good investment; Herriot promises mcElveen refusal of girl if not sold; plans for Henry. 1p.
Folder 25: McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 1 May 1854: Unfavorable state of market; Burkett's offer for boy; intends taking Henry to Wilson; chance to buy fine 16 year old girl. 2p.
Folder 26: Weatherby, T. C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bennettsville, S.C., 3 May 1854: Asks girl Ellen sent to Bennettsville, with any additional bills. 1p.
Folder 27: Wylly & Montmollin. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 23 March 1854: Asks for Francis Nipson be given money by Oakes for purchase of Negroes when necessary. 1p.
Folder 28: Prentiss, W. O. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Buzzard Roost, Ala., 30 March 1854: On dangerous condition of Oakes's property due to runaway slaves; two prospective purchasers. 2p.
Folder 29: Wright, William. Ms. L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 22 March 1854: Asks man Bob owned by Wright delivered to W. H. Falbird. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 30: Briscoe, E. C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Port Gibson, Miss., 30 March 1854: Illness of newly purchased Negroes; transaction with Weatherby; price fallen. 2p.
Folder 31: Cooke, James. R. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Berry Hill, 19 March 1854: Plans for transfer of stock to Hues. 1p.
Folder 32: Barton, J. C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 22 February 1854: Finances for several lots. 1p.
Folder 33: McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 21 April 1854: Market in Sumterville dull. 1p.
Folder 34: Boston & Villomayo. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 11 April 1854: Description of several Negroes; asks market price at Charleston. 1p.
Folder 35: Scranton Johnston & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 14 April 1854: Asks about sale of Lewis. 1p.
Folder 36: Wylly & Montmollin Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 17 April 1854: Price of family of 3 in Savannah. 1p.
Folder 37: Weatherby, T. C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bennettsville, S.C., 10 April 1854: Asks location of Negro girl Ellen.1p.
Folder 38: Lewis, John. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Ashepoo Ferry, S.C., 16 April 1854: Will send Negroes to plantation; wishes to buy Brutus; cannot catch runaway slaves on Schmidt plantation. 1p.
Folder 39: Wright, William. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 15 April 1854: Asks about Negro owned by Scranton Johnston & Co. 1p.
Folder 40: Randolph, E. G. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Winnsborough, 28 April 1854: Purchases to be made for Grand Lodge, A.F.M. 1p.
Folder 41: Lewis, John W. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Ashepoo Ferry Post Office, S.C., 1 April 1854: Terms of sale of property bought from Dr. Schmidt. 1p.
Folder 42: McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 3 April 1854: Market sales high; made one purchase; intends more. 1p.
Folder 43: Barnes, William. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Atlanta, Ga., 20 April 1854: Asks about Oakes's silence. 1p.
Folder 44: Limehouse, Thomas. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, S.C.[?], 24 April 1854: Asks Oakes to take care of note to be delivered by Mrs. Limehouse. 1p.
Folder 45: McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 24 April 1854: Asks about Henry; doubts about prices for Negroes; value of railroad shares. 2p.
Folder 46: Gelzer, Thomas. L. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, 26 April 1854: Terms for disposal of woman. 1p.
Folder 47: Cooke, James R. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Rantowles, S.C., 25 April 1854: Hues's plan for receiving stock. 1p.
Folder 48: McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 14 April 1854: Possible exchange of Henry for another Negro; conditions of railroad stocks. 1p.
Folder 49: Hanahan, John A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Edisto Island, S.C., 28 March 1854: On vessel for sale. 1p.
Folder 50: Briscoe, E. C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Port Gibson, Miss., 26 March 1854: Transfer of girl Ellen to J.C. Weatherby. 1p.
Folder 51: Gelzer, T.L. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, 12 April 1854: Unsound state of Dulcina; asks compensation. 2p.
Folder 52: DeLorme, A. A. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Darien, Ga., 21 March 1854: On rice lands, for sale for cash. 2p.
Folder 53: McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 13 March 1854: On trade of boy Ely; Wilson wishes to buy Henry. 1p.
Folder 54: McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Darlington, S.C., 15 March 1854: Offers $1000 for Henry. 1p.
Folder 55: Prentiss, W. O. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Buzzard Roost, 16 March 1854: Oakes's planting instructions recived too late. 1p.
Folder 56: Wright, William. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah?, n.d.: Asks about escaped Negro Cupid; reward offered. 1p.
Folder 57: McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Darlington, 22 March 1854: Ryan unwilling to endorse Wilson's note in October to pay for Henry; can give good security. 1p.
Folder 58: McElveen, A. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 6 March 1854: Will send Bob and Henry to workhouse as runaways; wishes price paid for Negroes kept secret. 1p.
Folder 59: Wright, William. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah?, n.d.: Receipt for Oakes's $1660 check; boy Abram unsatisfactory; instructions about Bob. 2p.
Folder 60: Barber, F. C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 10 March 1854: Trouble about settlement for property. 1p.

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Folder 61: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 6 March 1854: Asks order on J.S. Riggs collected; bought Negro boy for $1025, must be sold in West; unable to sell Henry; message from W.H. Mc.Knight. 2p.
Folder 62: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 2 March 1854: Sends Negro boy on boat Gordon, to be put in workhouse. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 63: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 4 March 1854: Misunderstanding about sale of Abram; instructions for sale of Bob. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 2p.
Folder 64: Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 1 March 1854: On settlement of Matthews property and claims of sole heir. 3p.
Folder 65: Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to [Ziba B. Oakes]; Augusta, Ga., 2 March 1854: On Matthews claim. 2p.
Folder 66: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 25 February 1854: On sale of Abram, Alleck and Toney. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 67: Wright, William. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 1 March 1854: About slave Toney; sends bill of sale. 1p.
Folder 68: Hughes & Randolph. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Winnsborough, 20 February 1854: Asks price of Negroes at Charleston. 1p.
Folder 69: King, Jesse. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Milledgeville, Ga., 19 February 1854: On unpaid note of J.M. Gilchrist. 2p.
Folder 70: Kittrell, G.W. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Graham's Turnout, S.C., 17 February 1854: Terms of sale for Negro girl Mariah. 1p.
Folder 71: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 16 February 1854: Financial matters; Tom sold to Spiers; market improving. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 72: Kirkland, W.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [N.p.], 25 February 1854: Offers $1250 for Negro Celia and children John and Anna. 1p.
Folder 73: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 11 February 1854: On payment for Negro Peter; instructions about Alleck and Abram. In hand of Wm. C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 74: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 11 February 1854: Instructions about boy Henry. 1p.
Folder 75: Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to [Ziba B. Oakes]; Augusta, Ga., 11 February 1854: Real estate affairs; business good in Augusta. 1p.
Folder 76: Scranton Johnston & Co. Ms. L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, 11 February 1854: Recommends servant Lewis: value, capacity, types of service. 2p.
Folder 77: Kittrell, G.W. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Graham's Turn Out, 10 February 1854: Asks about runaway Negro woman Mariah. In hand of "H.P.R." 1p.
Folder 78: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 9 February 1854: Asks bill of sale delivered W. Williams; other finances. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 79: DeLorme, A.A. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Darien, Ga., 6 February 1854: Proposed sale of swamp land. 1p.
Folder 80: Cook, J.R. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Berry's Hill, 15 January 1854: Will do best in business with Bryant. 1p.
Folder 81: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 8 February 1854: Instructions on sale of slave Lewis for Johnston Scranton & Co.; discusses Abram and alleck. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 2p.
Folder 82: Northrop, C.B. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C., 3 February 1854: Acknowldges deed for lot of land. 1p.
Folder 83: Limehouse, Thomas. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, S.C.[?], 5 February 1854: Instructions about sale of some Negroes. 1p.
Folder 84: Porter, A.G. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Springfield, 6 February 1854: Price obtained for Negro Mary satisfacotry; instructions for payment. 1p.
Folder 85: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 6 February 1854: Describes newly bought Negroes; intends to buy more. 1p.
Folder 86: Earle, Ralph. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C., 8 February 1854: Sale of house in Green Street to Cameron. 1p.
Folder 87: Simons, James. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [N.p.], 7 February 1854: Execution of Tennent's bond and mortgage; Tucker's to be executed in Georgetown. 1p.
Folder 88: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 7 February 1854: Describes four newly bought Negroes; instructions for sale. 2p.
Folder 89: Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 4 February 1854: On financial matters. 1p.
Folder 90: Porter, A.G. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Woodville, 26 January 1854: Discusses woman now in Oakes's hands. 1p.
Folder 91: Butler, Joel. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; St. Matthews, Ky. [?], 26 January 1854: Instuctions about payment for servant sold. 1p.
Folder 92: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 27 January 1854: Doubts about buying Negroes due to high prices. 1p.
Folder 93: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 31 January 1854: Forwards two Negroes bought at $1725. 1p.
Folder 94: Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 29 January 1854: Wants to sell land. 1p.
Folder 95: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 24 January 1854: Acknoledges payment; sends bill of sale for Skinner's man Toney. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 96: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 16 January 1854: Instructions about James Skinner's boy Toney; disposal of boy Ben; Legare included to give trouble. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 2p.
Folder 97: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 19 January 1854: Describes Negro Isaac, bought for $1100. 2p.
Folder 98: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 19 January 1854: Oakes's unsatisfactory handling of boy Ben, sold legare; Ben to be returned immediately. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 2p.
Folder 99: Porter, A.G. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Woodville, 17 January 1854: Asks value of Negro women in Charleston; describes one he wishes to sell as punishment. 3p.
Folder 100: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 15 January 1854: Boy Ben to be sent to Savannah immediately. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 101: Marshall, T.H. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Graniteville, S.C., 15 January 1854: Asks value of family: man, woman, 3 children. 1p.
Folder 102: Limehouse, Thomas. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, S.C.[?], 11 January 1854: Asks Oakes to buy family of ten or twelve Negros. 1p.
Folder 103: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 12 January 1854: Asks about sale of Washington & New Orleans Telegraph Co. shares. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 104: Butler, Joel. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Orangeburgh District, [n.d.]: Asks $1000 for Negro Amsted, to be sold as soon as possible. 1p.
Folder 105: Wilson, Capt. C.H. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Wadmalaw Island, S.C., 11 January 1854: On bills of sale for several Negroes. 1p.
Folder 106: Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 14 January 1854: On character of a Mr. Moore. 1p.
Folder 107: Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 11 January 1854: Acknowledges check. 1p.
Folder 108: Daly, John. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C., 7 January 1854: On sale of a lot of land. 1p.
Folder 109: Hanahan, John. A.L.S. to [Ziba B. Oakes]; Edisto Island, S.C., 11 January 1854: Immediate need to borrow $2500. 1p.
Folder 110: Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to [Ziba B. Oakes]; Augusta, Ga., 5 January 1854: Asks return of money lent Carew. 1p.
Folder 111: Adams & Wicks. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aberdeen, Miss., 4 January 1854: Demans for money due Adams. 1p.
Folder 112: Limehouse, R.I. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; The Hill, 6 January 1854: Requests accounting for sale of real estate; offers $20 reward for Negro April. 1p.
Folder 113: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 9 January 1854: Instructions about Negro Ben and adverstisin of runaway Negro Dave. In hand of Wm. C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 114: Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 4 January 1854: Real estate negotiations. 1p.
Folder 115: Bissell, H.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Carlowville, Dallas Co., Ala., 26 December 1853: Wants to buy family Negro workman, blacksmith preferred. 1p.
Folder 116: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 2 January 1854: Has bought two lots of Negroes, is returning to Charleston. 1p.
Folder 117: Limehouse, Thomas. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, S.C.[?], 3 January 1854: Instructions for sale of four Negroes on way to Oakes. 1p.
Folder 118: Limehouse, Thomas. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, S.C.[?], 28 December 1853: Bank matters and sale of Negroes. 1p.
Folder 119: Wylly & Montmollin. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, S.C., 26 December 1853: Mary being sent for sale. 2p.
Folder 120: McElveen, A.J. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 27 December 1853: Prevalence of small-pox in South; 100 Negroes owned by L. White for sale. 1p.

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Folder 121: Wright, William. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 18 December 1853: Discusses enclosed order and market; Christmas invitation. 1p.
Folder 122: Box, H.R. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bluffton, S.C., 16 December 1853: Draft sent Oakes in November. 1p.
Folder 123: Tharin, Theodore. A.L.S. to [Ziba B. Oakes]; Charleston, S.C., 30 November 1853: Sale of Mrs. Odum's plantation. 1p.
Folder 124: Limehouse, Thomas. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, S.C.[?], 18 December 1853: Asks runaway Sam and Ben advertized. 1p.
Folder 125: Gadsden, Theodore N. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C., 16 December 1853: Asks reimbursement for stolen Negro. 1p.
Folder 126: Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to [Ziba B. Oakes]; Augusta, Ga.[?], 15 December 1853: Wants to sell land. 1p.
Folder 127: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 13 December 1853: Asks value of railroad shares; market in Savannah dull. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 128: DeCaraduc, A. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken, S.C., 12 December 1853: Asks about Negro Alick, consigned for sale. 1p.
Folder 129: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 13 December 1853: Prices of Negroes in Sumterville; asks advice on purchasing. 1p.
Folder 130: Otey, Thomas. A.L.S. to [Ziba B. Oakes]; Richmond, Va., 10 December 1853: Negro women to be sent Atkins; market prices. 1p.
Folder 131: [Illegible] A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [n.p.], [n.d]: Directions for purchase of Negroes; instructions for work by George. 3p.
Folder 132: Wilson, C.H. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [n.p], [n.d.]: Asks Oakes to visit on business. 1p.
Folder 133: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 7 December 1853: Asks about possible sale of Ben and John. In hands of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 134: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 9 December 1853: Arrival at Sumterville, sale of boy, possibility of purchases at Major Crawford's sale. 3p.
Folder 135: Hudson, T.G. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Oglethorpe, Ga., 8 December 1853: Asks market price at Charleston. 1p.
Folder 136: Gelzer, T.L. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, S.C., 6 December 1853: Possible purchase of woman Dulcina from Oakes. 1p.
Folder 137: Brown, Josiah S. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; New Orleans, La., 24 November 1853: Arrival of Sandy and plans for him. 1p.
Folder 138: [Unidentified] A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbia, S.C.[?], 28 November 1853: Possible trade with Tennant for $19,000 worth of Negroes; advice on sale of plantation. 3p.
Folder 139: Limehouse, Thomas. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, S.C. [?], 20 November 1853: Sends notes for payment. 1p.
Folder 140: Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga. [?], 18 November 1853: On real estate transfer. 1p.
Folder 141: Gelzer, T.L. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, S.C., [n.d.]: Price for Negro too high; wishes to take her on trial. 1p.
Folder 142: Box, H.R. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bluffton, S.C., 12 November 1853: Asks Oakes to collect debt from Legare & Colcock. 1p.
Folder 143: Robert, William F. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Robertville, S.C., 12 November 1853: Asks value of Charleston market of Negroes described. 1p.
Folder 144: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 12 November 1853: Unwilling to obtain Ker's Negro woman illegally. In hands of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 145: Bailey, W.E. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Waynesville, Ga., 9 November 1853: Sale of Bailey's house. 2p.
Folder 146: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 13 November 1853: Describes 3 Negroes just bought; can obtain lot of 14 in January. 2p.
Folder 147: Ingram, John J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston [?], S.C., 8 November 1853: Certifies that Negro boy Will, once owned by Napoleon McLeod, has never been ill. 1p.
Folder 148: Cohen, Mark. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C., 7 November 1853: On payment of bond. 2p.
Folder 149: Cooper, C.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Graham Turnout, N.C.[?], 12 November 1853: Prices of Negroes and credit term. 1p.
Folder 150: Limehouse, Thomas. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, S.C. [?], 10 November 1853: Accepts $750 for Joe. 1p.
Folder 151: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 9 November [1853?]: Trailbird will take care of girls sent Oakes. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 152: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 9 November 1853: Orders girl Emily; three Negroes to be sent Oakes. 1p.
Folder 153: Moore, Mrs. J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga. [?], 9 November 1853: Proposes sale of several Negroes. 1p.
Folder 154: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 9 November 1853: Directions for sale of Louisa and Ben. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1 p.
Folder 155: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 8 November 1853: Has bought Will and Primus; chance to buy woman at $700. 1p.
Folder 156: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 7 November 1853: Describes two boys just bought. 3p.
Folder 157: Cooper, C.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Graham's Turnout, S.C. [?], 4 November 1853: Invitation to visit if attending sale of Negroes on Nov. 10. 1 p.
Folder 158: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Kingstree, S.C., 2 November 1853: Doubts on purchase of Negroes; asks Charleston prices. 1 p.
Folder 159: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 1 November 1853: Escape of Negro John from boat; instructions in case of capture. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1 p.
Folder 160: Da Costa, A.W. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Saltcatcher Bridge, [S.C.?], 27 October 1853: Offers 16 year old Negro for sale. 1 p.
Folder 161: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 25 October 1853: Directions for arrest of boys Ben and John, employed on steamer Florida. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 2 p.
Folder 162: Limehouse, Thomas. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, S.C.[?], 30 October 1853: Escape of Negro boy Sam from train; plans suing railroad. 1 p.
Folder 163: Staggers, J.G. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Kingstree, S.C., 26 October 1853: Unable to pay money tull 10 January. 1 p.
Folder 164: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 27 October 1853: Describes several Negroes; asks Oakes to attend sale. 2 p.
Folder 165: Moore, William P. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; New Berne, N.C., 26 August 1853: Describes Solomon, for sale. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1 p.
Folder 166: Wylly & Montmollin. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 18 October 1853: Introducing John A. Staley. 1 p.
Folder 167: Limehouse, Thomas. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, S.C., 14 October 1853: Describes Sam. 1 p.
Folder 168: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 22 October 1853: Describes several Negroes offered. 3 p.
Folder 169: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 14 October 1853: Describes girl recently bought; intends going to Darlington. 1 p.
Folder 170: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 12 October 1853: Has bought 2 Negros, likely field hands. 1 p.
Folder 171: Scott, W. Washington. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Newnanville, Fla., 14 September 1853: Wishes to buy 2 fourteen year old firls for field hands. 1 p.
Folder 172: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter District, S.C. [?], 10 October 1853: Bought a boy, to be sent at once to Charleston; others offered; chance to buy land cheap. 2 p.
Folder 173: Schwartz & Habersham. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken, S.C., 6 October 1853: Bill for medical treatment of Negro Jack. 1 p.
Folder 174: Pierce, Phineas A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Dorchester, Mass., 3 October 1853: Payment on stock in Newberry Bank. 1 p.
Folder 175: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 6 October 1853: Describes newly bought Negroes. 1 p.
Folder 176: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 3 October 1853: Negro price high, bought but three; must replace lame horse. 2 p.
Folder 177: Wylly & Montmollin. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 26 September 1853: Not interested in sale of woman; recommended Oakes as agent to hell her for Ker. 1 p.
Folder 178: Gyles, C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Blackville, S.C., 20 September 1853: Wishes to return unsound woman bought from Oakes. 1 p.
Folder 179: Bailey, W.E. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Waynesville, Ga., 5 September 1853: Sale of house handled by Oakes. 2 p.
Folder 180: Ker, J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 20 September 1853: Sale of Hester and child. 1 p.

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Folder 181: Dawson, William C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 31 August 1853: Acknowledges check for $900; trade dull. 1 p.
Folder 182: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Darlington Court House, S.C., 29 August 1853: Sends 2 newly bought Negroes Bill and Ann to Charleston; Emily out on trial; chance for exchange of boy. 1 p.
Folder 183: Caldwell, J.M. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Grafton, [S.C.?], 27 August 1853: Houses in Corning Street for sale. 1 p.
Folder 184: Wylly & Montmollin. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 26 August 1853: Shipment of Hester and child. 1 p.
Folder 185: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Darlington, S.C., 25 August 1853: Purchase of likely boy for $850; will take girl at $900. 2 p.
Folder 186: Dawson, William C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 22 August 1853: Asks about Rose, William Wright's woman, and titles in sale of January. On behalf of Wm Wright. 1 p.
Folder 187: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 20 August 1853: Has bought 2 Negroes; trying to sell Dass and Emily. 2 p.
Folder 188: Fairchild, Rufus. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Peekskill, N.Y., 16 August 1853: Instructions for sale of girl Silvey; asks about G. F. Kinsey. 1p.
Folder 189: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 18 August 1853: Intends buying 2 Negroes to be sent to charleston at once; goes to Darlington for 10 days. 2 p.
Folder 190: Richardson, J.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 17 August 1853: Will not take less than $1000 for Philip. 2 p.
Folder 191: Hatch, Lewis M. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C., 15 August 1853: Sale of Sandy. 1 p.
Folder 192: Hogarth, W.F. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Duck Branch, [S.C.?], 14 August 1853: Asks about buying several Negroes at Charleston. 1 p.
Folder 193: Chazal, Dr. J. B. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C., 15 August 1853: On examination, Negro woman and child owned by Eliza McNellage were sound; confirmed by re-examination. 2 p.
Folder 194: Bailey, W.E. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Waynesville, Ga., 8 August 1853: House purchased from Jabez Norton. 2 p.
Folder 195: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 10 August 1853: Offer of woman at $750, man for $900. 2 p.
Folder 196: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 9 August 1853: Bought Edward for $950; should sell for $1250. 2 p.
Folder 197: Robuck, Samuel G. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamilton So., Fla., [n.d.]: Unable to collect money for Oakes. 1 p.
Folder 198: Wylly & Montmollin. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 8 August 1853: Describes woman Serena, sent for sale. 1 p.
Folder 199: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 7 August 1853: Recent profits poor; search for runaway; Emily not sold; her possible excahange. 2 p.
Folder 200: Arthur, W.F. A.N.S. to [Ziba B. Oakes]; Columbia, Tenn., 3 August 1853: Sends desired assignment. 1 p.
Folder 201: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 4 August 1853: Descibes Negreoes purchased; railroad broken down, but will ship when possible. 2 p.
Folder 202: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 4 August 1853: Asks value of Negro described. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1 p.
Folder 203: Adams, Robert S. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Richmond, Va., 29 July 1853: Directions for sending Negroes to Wilmington. 1 p.
Folder 204: Ring, G.E. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C., 29 July 1853: On gathering of peaches at Oakes's farm; storm at Charleston damaged railroad. 2 p.
Folder 205: Richardson, John J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 28 July 1853: Asks about Philip's health and prosects of sale. 1 p.
Folder 206: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 29 July 1853: Recent purchases of Negroes; Richardson anxious to sell one; Emily not sold. 2 p.
Folder 207: Nicholson, W.M. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Chester Court House, S.C. [?], 27 July 1853: Negroes Charlotte and Roxana at Checter awaiting orders. 1 p.
Folder 208: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 27 July 1853: Offers $25 for capture of Peter. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1 p.
Folder 209: Ring, G.E. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken, S.C., 26 July 1853: Trouble with Riggs over farm and disposal of stock and furniture. 2 p.
Folder 210: Barnes, William. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Atlanta, Ga., 25 July 1853: Asks about insurance. 1 p.
Folder 211: Otey, Thomas. A.L.S. to [Ziba B. Oakes?]; Richmond, Va., 23 July 1853: High prices for Negroes at Richmond; anxious to furnish some. 1 p.
Folder 212: Adams, Robert S. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Stantonsburg, N.C., 22 July 1853: Asks number of Negrows bought and when they will reach Wilmington. 1 p.
Folder 213: Bailey, W. E. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Waynesville, Ga., 21 July 1853: On papers for sale of house. 2 p.
Folder 214: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 15 July 1853: Asks original homes of runaway negroes january and Peter. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1 p.
Folder 215: McElveen, A.J. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 13 July 1853: Sends newly bought Negro to Charleston. 1 p.
Folder 216: McElveen, A.J. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 10 July 1853: Purchase of Negro boy at $775; refused to pay $700 for girl. 1 p.
Folder 217: Bailey, W.E. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Waynesville, Ga., 6 July 1853: Referred possible purchasers of house to Oakes. 3 p.
Folder 218: Wylly & Montmollin. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 7 July 1853: Acknowledges draft for sale of Joe. 1 p. On folder with printed advertisement for firm.
Folder 219: [Limehouse, Thomas.] A.L. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, Ga., 9 July 1853: Due to child's illness can not go to Charleston; wants to sell Negro Sam. 1 p.
Folder 220: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 7 July 1853: Acknowledges insurance policy. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1 p.
Folder 221: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 3 July 1853: Inquiries about protested draft. 1 p.
Folder 222: Johnston, Nathan. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Beech Branch, Tenn., [n.d.]: Asks for descriptions of two Negroes advertised. 1 p.
Folder 223: Wylly & Montmollin. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 8 March 1855: On examination, boy John would bring little more than $600. 1 p.
Folder 224: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 8 March 1855: Has bought no Negroes. 1 p.
Folder 225: Benbow, H.L. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Clarendon, Wright's Bluff P.O., S.C., 4 March 1855: Asks about $30 charge for sale of Negro Jacob. 1 p.
Folder 226: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Camden, S.C., 5 March 1855: No purchases due to high prices; cites some. 1 p.
Folder 227: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 16 February 1855: On Cyrus, sold to Wright; is sending handy by boat. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1 p.
Folder 228: Brown, S.N. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, Ala., 2 March 1855: Interested in buying girl owned by Mordecaui; trade dull. 2 p.
Folder 229: Wylly & Montmollin. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 17 February 1855: Send check for balance due for 3 men. 1 p.
Folder 230: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 2 March 1855: Questions purchase of mulatto girl at $900. 2 p.
Folder 231: Farnboro, Allen G. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Barnesville, Ga., 29 February 1855: Offers $1350 for boy Pinckney and yellow boy Jack belonging to J.S. Riggs. 1 p.
Folder 232: Whaley, William T., Jr. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; John's Island, S.C. [?], 2 March 1855: Believes man Oakes cites is Caleb not Philip. 1 p.
Folder 233: Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 12 March 1855: Offers land for sale. 1 p.
Folder 234: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 28 February 1855: Asks consideration for a Mr. Green; woman offering too expensive. 1 p.
Folder 235: Green, William. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [Charleston?, S.C.], 28 February 1855: Orders woman Delia delivered to H.D. Green.
Folder 236: Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 28 February 1855: Trouble over house lots; is imposed on by Donnell. 1 p.
Folder 237: Sumter, F. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 26 February 1855: Asks about woman Clarissa. 1 p.
Folder 238: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 26 February 1855: Asks Green's woman sent to Sumterville; chance to buy at $900, now in jail. 1 p.
Folder 239: Sanchez, Venancio. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; St. Augustine, Fla., 11 December 1854: Boy John unacceptable; in bad health. In hand of G.E. Slambias. 2 p.
Folder 240: Sanchez, Venancio. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; St. Augustine, Fla., 10 February 1855: Boy John unsatisfactory; want to buy good sound boy. In hand of Alonzo A. Brown. 2 p.

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Folder 241: Crutchfield, T. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Chattanooga, Tenn., 9 February 1853: On City Marshall's claim for reward for runaway. 1 p.
Folder 242: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 24 February 1855: On boy Caleb; asks old woman owned by Green sent to Sumterville. 2p.
Folder 243: Wilson, William R. A.L.S.to Ziba B. Oakes; Kingstree, S.C., 22 February 1855: Asks about Caleb, now in jail. 1 p.
Folder 244: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 9 February 1855: Cyrus to be sold for $1000, at once if possible. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1 p.
Folder 245: Williams, J.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Monks Corner, S.C., 16 February 1855: Asks Oakes to investigate pine land offered for sale by Philip Porcher. 1 p.
Folder 246: Barber, F.C. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [Augusta?, Ga.], [February 1855?]: On collection of money due him. 1 p.
Folder 247: Carr, Joseph P. A.L.S. to R. Emmett King; [Charleston, S.C.], 27 February 1855: Asks about title to Sue. 1 p.
Folder 248: Stinebeck, A. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken, S.C., 20 February 1855: Trouble over title to farm. 2 p.
Folder 249: Green, William M. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bishopville, Sumpter District, S.C., 19 February 1855: Asks woman Delia sent to Sumterville if not salable at $375. 1 p.
Folder 250: Stall, J.R. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, S.C., 19 February 1855: Asks advise on sale of plantion and Negroes. 1 p.
Folder 251: King, Jesse. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Milledgeville, Ga., 11 February 1855: Asks value of several Negroes. 1 p.
Folder 252: Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 19 February 1855: On repayment of debt to Oakes. 1 p.
Folder 253: Van Wyck, William. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Pendleton, S.C., 17 February 1855: Asks value of land. 1p.
Folder 254: Cox, John. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbia, Tenn., 23 January 1855: Asks assistance in getting Primus out of workhouse for Thomas J. Kelly, secretary of Duck River Slack Water Navigation Co. 1 p.
Folder 255: Loud, P.H. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 8 February 1855: Asks value of several Negroes. 2 p.
Folder 256: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 7 February 1855: Trouble over title to girl; plans to attend Camden sale; W.M. Green's wish to sell Negro for $375 or more. 1 p.
Folder 257: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 6 February 1855: Will send girl at once; must bring at least $600. 2 p.
Folder 258: DeLeaumont, H. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [Charleston, S.C. ?], [February 1855?]: Asks about sale of Greenville & Co. stock. 2 p.
Folder 259: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 16 January 1855: Negotiations with Miss Fleming over two boys; Brogden wishes $600 loan. 1 p.
Folder 260: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumpterville, S.C., 16 January 1855: Another version of the proceding.
Folder 261: Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 17 January 1855: Offers land for sale. 1 p.
Folder 262: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 6 January 1852: Describes Negroes just bought. 2 p.
Folder 263: Bulgre & DeVane. Ms.L.S. to A.J. McElveen; Montgomery, Ala., 19 January 1855: Asks value of Negroes mentioned by McElveen; discusses business in Montgomery. 2 p.
Folder 264: Whaley, William. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C., 4 February 1855: Comissions Oakes to bid up to $15,000 at Old Dominion plantation auction. 1 p.
Folder 265: Maye, Wyatt. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aberdeen, Miss., 23 January 1855: Wishes to buy 6 or 8 slaves. 1 p.
Folder 266: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, SC, 3 February 1855: Railroad accident; questions on purchases. 1 p.
Folder 267: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 31 January 1855: Offers Cyrus at $1100, with restrictions. 1 p.
Folder 268: White, J.K. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes and A.J. McElveen; [n.p.], [January 1855?]: Difficulties in selling Doss; buiness slack. 1 p.
Folder 269: Sanchez, Venancio. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; St. Augustine, Fla., 13 January 1855: Asks compensation for unsatisfactory John. In hand of G.B. Slambias. 1 p.
Folder 270: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 13 January 1855: Miss Fleming to take back two boys; Doss not sold; Florida market best. 2 p.
Folder 271: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 4 January 1855: Asks about boy Cyrus; trade dull. In hand of Wm. C. Dawson. 1 p.
Folder 272: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 6 January 1855: is sending two boys, bought at $780 and $600; Doss not sold; business bad in Sumterville. 1 p.
Folder 273: Taylor, Thomas. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbia, Tenn., 8 January 1855: Cannot pay Oakes till authorized by Col. Banskett. 1 p.
Folder 274: Brown, S.N. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, Ala., 5 January 1855: Advise on purshases; prices low. 1 p.
Folder 275: Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 10 January 1855: On forwarding money. 1 p.
Folder 276: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 31 December 1854: Unable to get money for Moses; will soon bring several Negroes to Charleston; chance to sell 6 Negroes to captain of steamer Florida. 1 p.
Folder 277: Ziegler, George P. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C., 3 January 1855: On sale of Charlotte. 1 p.
Folder 278: Chappell, James M. A.L.S.to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, Tenn. [?], January 1855: Sends bill of sale; wants $500 for woman.
Folder 279: Chappell, James M. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, Tenn. [?], 19 December 1854: Sends blank bill of sale; asks enquiries made for leather carpet bag. 1 p.
Folder 280: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 29 December 1854: Unable to buy more negroes for lack of money. 1 p.
Folder 281: Brown, S.N. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, Ala., 25 December [1854?]: Orders purchase of girl from Mordecai; offers $500 for Hagar. 1 p.
Folder 282: Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 23 December 1854: On purchase of land from Barber. 1 p.
Folder 283: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 13 December 1854: Describes 2 boys just bought; plans to purchase more. 2 p.
Folder 284: Chappell, James M. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 22 December 1854: On sale of woman Nancy. 1 p.
Folder 285: Starr, W.P. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 13 December 1854: On woman for sale by J.M. Chappell. 1 p.
Folder 286: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 20 December 1854: On disposal of Negroes sent to Charleston; two others offered. 1 p.
Folder 287: White, L.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter, S.C., 20 December 1854: Asks about price of Bimbo. 1 p.
Folder 288: Scranton Johnston & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 20 December 1854: Acknowledges statement and draft for Lewis. 1 p.
Folder 289: Corley, H.M. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hitchings Mill, Orangeburg District, S.C., 15 December 1854: Asks market price in Charleston; poor price for commodities locally. 1 p.
Folder 290: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 13 December 1854: Asks about possible sale of Cyrus; bill against W.D. Ellis; market dull. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1 p.
Folder 291: Wylly & Montmollin. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 13 December 1854: Asks that Cain be shipped to Savannah; season dull. 1 p.
Folder 292: Bohn, George W. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Grooverville, Thomas Co., Ga., 12 December 1854: Asks prices in Charleston. 2 p.
Folder 293: Barber, F.C. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 11 December 1854: Asks Oakes to cash draft. 1 p.
Folder 294: Tennent, J.S. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [n.p.], [n.d.]: Asks if Lousia has been sold. 1 p.
Folder 295: Dickison, H.S. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Taylors, Sumter District, S.C., 11 December 1854: Asks about 4 Negroes in Dickison's care who have been taken away. 1 p.
Folder 296: Stinebeck, A. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken, S.C., 5 December 1854: Intends to leave farm; asks about keys. 2 p.
Folder 297: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 11 December 1854: Will send 6 newly bought Negroes to Charleston; Brown buying Negroes. 2 p.
Folder 298: Martin, W.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; New Orleans, La., 9 December 1854: Requests bill of sale for Florida girl. 1 p.
Folder 299: Knight, W.H. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Santee, S.C., 9 December 1854: Requests balance due from sale of boy Ely. 1 p.
Folder 300: Magrath, A.G. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes, on behalf of T.N. Gadsden; Charleston, S.C., 8 December 1854: On dispute with Henry McAlpin over title to Negro. 1 p.

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Folder 301: Brown, George L. A.L.S. to George L. [i.e. Ziba B. Oakes]; Newnansville, Fla., 30 November 1854

Asks prices of boy for plowing and girl for farm work. 1 p.

Folder 302: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 5 December 1854

Asks price of a Negro he can sell on commission. 1 p.

Folder 303: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 4 December 1854

Negro prices low; enquiries from client wanting 80 to 150 Negroes; will buy families. 1 p.

Folder 304: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 2 December 1854

Full description of Cyrus. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1 p.

Folder 305: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 1 December 1854

Directions for sale of Cyrus. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1 p.

Folder 306: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 1 December 1854

Offers $1800 and expenses for last lot bought; intends buying girl with poor title; will buy family with seamstress. 2 p.

Folder 307: Bryant, J.W. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Jacksonville, Fla., 6 November 1854

Recommends John D. McKinlay as Florida agent for Oakes. 1 p.

Folder 308: Buck, James. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Laurel Grove, [Va.?], 23 November 1854

Reward for Cox for securing runaway Negro Arch, alias Isaac Johnston. 1 p.

Folder 309: Scranton Johnston & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 21 November 1854

Difficulties over Lewis. 1 p.

Folder 310: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 11 November 1854

Prices of boys high; chance to sell blacksmith. 1 p.

Folder 311: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 9 November 1854

Asks Doss sent to Sumterville for examination by possible client; intends buying several Negroes. 1 p.

Folder 312: Scanton Johnston & Co. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savanna, Ga., 16 November 1854

Asks whereabout of Lewis; offer made for him. 1 p.

Folder 313: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 17 November 1854

Plans for sending Rober to Charleston; asks about Georgetown climate. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1 p.

Folder 314: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 18 November 1854

Asks market value of Negro described. 1 p.

Folder 315: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 18 November 1854

Still trying to sell Doss; offered $850 for Mahoney's boy; will send 5 Megroes to Charleston. 2 p.

Folder 316: Hury [?], Isaac L. to Wylly & Montmollin. and Wylly & Montmollin. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bryan Co., Ga. and Savannah, Ga., 13 November 1854, [November 1854]

Asks about sale of his Negro. 1 p.

Forwarding preceding for comment.

Folder 317: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Discrict, S.C., 17 November 1854

Will send several newly bought Negroes to Charleston. 2 p.

Folder 318: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter District, S.C., 19 November 1854

Will send Negroes by rail. 2 p.

Folder 319: Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 15 November 1854

Acknowledges payment. 1 p.

Folder 320: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 4 November 1854

On reward offered by William D. Ellis for capture of runaway Robert, now in jail. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1 p.

Folder 321: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes' Sumterville, S.C., 24 November 1854

Mahoney awaits higher prices for sale of boy; doss not sold; chance to get Negroes; if bought, will take them to Richmond. 2 p.

Folder 322: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Maysville, Ga. [?], 29 November 1854

Unable to buy boys; chance to buy woman and three children for $1400. 1 p.

Folder 323: Easterling, John A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [n.p.], 18 September 1854

Asks prices of 15 or 20 field hands. 1 p.

Folder 324: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 1 September 1854

Had not planned to send new Negroes to Charleston at time, but will if desirable. 1 p.

Folder 325: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 23 September 1854

Will send only boy he has to Mansur if possible; fever raging. 1 p.

Folder 326: Barr, James A. A.L.S. to [Ziba B. Oakes?]; Richmond, Va, 11 September 1854

Prices in Richmond. 1p.

Folder 327: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 29 September 1854

Mansur's transactions; attempt to sell boy at $750. 1 p.

Folder 328: Gilchrist, John M. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleson, S.C., 20 November 1854

Order to pay $3.75 to Eli Cohen. 1 p.

Folder 329: Womack & Martin. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; New Orleans, La., 18 October 1854

Acknowledges check; asks market prices in Charleston. In hand of Jas E. Sutton.1 p.

Folder 330: Limehouse, Thomas. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, S.C., 12 October 1854

Commissions Oakes to do banking errand; asks about selling boy of 14.1 p.

Folder 331: Price, C.A. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Palatka, Fla., 27 October 1854

Will undertake collection of Robuck's note; asks about buying cook. 1 p.

Folder 332: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 31 October 1854

Asks enquiries about Negro in Savannah jail purposting to belong to Ellis; will buy some Negroes if cheap. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1 p.

Folder 333: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to [-----] McBride; Sumterville, S.C., 30 October 1854

Asks about Oakes & prices of Negroes; Wright's family in New York due to fever prevalent.

Folder 334: Dawson, William C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 16 October 1854

Sends check; yellow fever in Savannah abaiting. On behalf of William Wright. 1 p.

Folder 335: Tharin, Theodore C. A.L.S. to [Ziba B. Oakes?]; Grumseville, S.C. [?], 16 October 1854

Negro hire arranged; Brownfield, inspector, away; inspection arranged for return. 1 p.

Folder 336: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 2 October 1854

Old Nelly sold for $250; will send check. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1 p.

Folder 337: Stinebeck, A. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken, S.C., 2 October 1854

Taxes on Oakes's farm. 1 p.

Folder 338: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 4 October 1854

Two Negroes have run away; Mansur's agreement to sell boy; plans for 5 Negroes if sold; wants second-hand piano. 1 p.

Folder 339: Mississippi Merchant Insurance Co. Ms.L.S. (M.I. Wicks, President) to Ziba B. Oakes; Aberdeen, Miss., 28 September 1854

Asks about cargo of boat "Star of the South", supposedly in distress at Charleston. 1 p.

Folder 340: Whaley & Rutledge. Ms.D.S. to [Ziba B. Oakes]; [Charleston, S.C. ?], 5 September 1854

Receipt for payment to F.C. Barber. 1 p.

Folder 341: Salinas, A.I. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken, S.C., 6 September 1854

Interview with Stinebeck; hotel at Aiken; good prospects of buisness. 1 p.

Folder 342: Lesesne, Henry. A.L.S. to [Ziba B. Oakes?]; [Charleston, S.C. ?], 6 September 1854

Title to Stoney Landing Plantation uncertain. 2 p.

Folder 343: Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 2 September 1854

Directions for rectifying imperfect title to real estate. 2 p.

Folder 344: McKay, A.N. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Grahams Turn Out, S.C. [?], 26 September 1854

Asks compensation for unsound Negro bought of Oakes. 1 p.

Folder 345: Walker, R.W. A.L.S. to A. Stinebeck; Barnwell Court House, S.C., 21 September 1854

Steps to prevent sheriff's sale in case of Eliza Ring. 1 p.

Folder 346: Stinebeck, A. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken, S.C., 25 September 1854

Forwards preceding items. 1 p.

Folder 347: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Kingstree, S.C., 18 September 1854

Describes boy purchased; chance to buy 5 fellows; asks about fever. 1 p.

Folder 348: Tharin, T.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Grumsville, S.C. [?], 19 September 1854

Sends letter to be forwarded to President of the North Carolina Railroad; may sell stock; Dangerfield a treacherous swamp. 2 p.

Folder 349: Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to [Ziba B. Oakes?]; Augusta, Ga., 18 September 1854

Encloses draft; excitement over fever. 1 p.

Folder 350: Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 11 September 1854

On difficulties over Barber's property. 1 p.

Folder 351: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 11 September 1854

Dr. Witherspoon's deception on soundness of woman sold McElveen; absence to attend sale. 2 p.

Folder 352: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 15 September 1854

Offer of $250 for Nelly. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.

Folder 353: Stinebeck, A. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken, S.C., 10 September 1854

Sends rent for farm. 2 p.

Folder 354: Witherspoon, I.B. to A.L.S. Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 10 September 1854

On conditions of Dulcina. 2 p.

Folder 355: Gelzer, Thomas. L. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 8 September 1854

Dr. Witherspoon thinks Dulcina unsound; wants compensation. 1 p.

Folder 356: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes, Sumterville, S.C., 9 September 1854

No recent purchases; queries state of fever and market; Bob Cook desires some Negroes; prices in Richmond; gale at Charleston; G.W. White's commission for second hand piano. 2 p.

Folder 357: Limehouse, Thomas. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, S.C., 5 September 1854

Sends renewal note; prime Negroes for sale. 1 p.

Folder 358: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 30 August 1854

Unable to sell Nelly owing to fever. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.

Folder 359: Adger, James. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sullivan's Island, S.C., 26 August 1854

Complains about removal of fence between properties. 2p.

Folder 360: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 30 August 1854

Believes fever retribution for sin; bought some boys; asks enquiries about boy owned by Delorme. 2p.

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Folder 361: Duck River Slack Water Navigation Co. Ms.L.S. (Thomas J. Kelly) to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbia, Tenn., 30 August 1854: Instructions regarding capture of Primus. 1p.
Folder 362: Briscoe, E.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Port Gibson, Miss., 27 August 1854: Asks Oakes to interview T.N. Gadsden regarding boy sold him who proved insane. 2p.
Folder 363: Delorme, A.A. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Darien, Ga., 22 August 1854: Wants to sell rice land. 1p.
Folder 364: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 23 August 1854: Unable to buy Negros because of high prices; prospects of purchases. 1p.
Folder 365: Landis & Green. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Rowesville, Bedford Co., Tenn., 5 August 1854: Asks compensation for unsound woman bought from Oakes. 1p.
Folder 366: Ludecus, Edward. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., August 1854: Asking about buying Negroes at Charleston. 1p.
Folder 367: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Kingstree, S.C., 14 August 1854: Prices higher in Kingstree than Charleston; doubts about Negroes offered. 1p.
Folder 368: Barber, F.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 15 August 1854: On note; asks about middle-aged woman for Augusta. 1p.
Folder 369: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 18 August 1854: Unable to sell woman Nelly. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 370: King, Jesse. A.L.S. to [Ziba B. Oakes?]; Milledgeville, Ga., 19 August 1854: On possible purchase of Negroes at Charleston. 1p.
Folder 371: McRae, G.W.A. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Lynchburg, Va., 11 August 1854: On physical condition of Joe. 1p.
Folder 372: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 10 August 1854: On possible purchases; asks about Charleston market. 2p.
Folder 373: Barnes, William. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Atlanta, Ga., 17 August 1854: Recalls receiving no paper execpt bond. 1p.
Folder 374: Wylly & Montmolin. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 10 August 1854: Wants to sell $10,000 worth of Savannah city bonds. 1p.
Folder 375: Ludecus, Edward. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 4 August 1854: Wants to buy two elderly farm hands. 1p.
Folder 376: Tharin, Theodore C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Grumesville, S.C., 28 July 1854: Because of Dangerfield, asks Oakes to get paper from Simington. 1p.
Folder 377: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 25 July 1854: On boy sold McRae (cf. no. 371); suggests lawsuit. 2p.
Folder 378: Whiteside, James H. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Washington, D.C., 21 July 1854: High prices in District of Columbia. 1p.
Folder 379: Scruggs, Frederick. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Mobile, Ala., 20 July 1854: Has opned Negro depot at Mobile; asks prices at Charleston. 1p.
Folder 380: Granger, Charles. A.L.S. to [Ziba B. Oakes?]; Washington, D.C., 14 July 1854: Asks titles for Stoney Landing Plantation promptly settled. 1p.
Folder 381: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 17 July 1854: Blackwell has taken back Sam; possible purchases and sale of Henry; Dr. Fleming of Mobile wants 30 Negroes. 2p.
Folder 382: Wylly & Montmollin. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 11 July 1854: Proposed sale of Savannah city bonds. 1p.
Folder 383: Tharin, Theodore C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Grumesville, S.C. [?], 12 July 1854: Offer to purchase land. 1p.
Folder 384: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 10 July 1854: Asks route to Georgetown, S.C. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 385: Scranton Johnston & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 10 July 1854: Thanks for Lewis's wages. 1p.
Folder 386: Harrison, James S. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Liberty Hill, S.C., 3 June 1854: Send $5.00; asks dispensation to celebrate June 24. Written as secretary pro tem. of "Caldwell Lodge, no. 82." 1p.
Folder 387: Limehouse, Thomas. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, S.C., 11 June 1854: On payment of debt due Oakes. 2p.
Folder 388: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, Ga., 7 Jan 1854: Business brisk; Caleb, bought of Bethune, a runaway; offer if family of 8 Negroes; asks value. 2p.
Folder 389: Buist, H. A.N.S. to [Ziba B. Oakes]; Charleston, S.C.[?], 10 June 1854: On Negroes of Shaw estate. 1p.
Folder 390: Limehouse, Thomas. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, S.C., 9 June 1854: Sends renewal note; stock sent Benton. 1p.
Folder 391: Avinger, Peter W. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Orangeburg District, S.C., 30 May 1854: Asks about plantation on Cooper River offered for sale. 1p.
Folder 392: Wylly & Montmollin. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., [May? 1854]: Request for return of handcuffs, etc. 1p.
Folder 393: Wylly & Montmollin. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 7 July 1854: Sending boy Cain by boat for prompt sale at lease at $700 plus expenses. 1p.
Folder 394: Wylly & Montmollin. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 3 July 1854: Awaits receipt from Oakes of Oliver watch; market dull. 1p.
Folder 395: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumterville, S.C., 6 July 1854: Asks about boy Sam; messages for Sarah. 2p.
Folder 396: Wylly & Montmollin. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 7 July 1854: Watch received; conditions at Savannah. 1p.
Folder 397: Tharin, Theodore C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Grumesville, S.C., 20 July 1854: On affair of Stephen Dangerfield. 2p.
Folder 398: Jenning, A.F. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [n.p.], 3 June 1854: Thanks for settling note at bank. 1p.
Folder 399: Nugent (Richard) & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; New Orleans, La., 15 June 1854: Sends two checks, one for C.D. Hamilton. 1p.
Folder 400: Limehouse, Thomas. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, S.C. [?], 6 June 1854: Benton's payment to Oakes; will send renewal note. 2p.
Folder 401: Wylly & Montmollin. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 17 June 1854: Expenses for Oakes's Negroes. 1p.
Folder 402: Scranton Johnston & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 27 June 1854: Asks Oakes to collect Lewis's wages. 1p.
Folder 403: Limehouse, Thomas. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, S.C., 25 June 1854: Sends renewal notes. 2p.
Folder 404: Summerville, J.A. A.L.S. to [Ziba B. Oakes?]; Magnolia, Fla., 19 June 1854: Asks prompt sale of Negroes. 1p.
Folder 405: Wylly & Montmollin. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 24 June 1854: On matter involving Oliver watch. 1p.
Folder 406: Taylor, John A. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Ocala, Fla., 20 June 1854: Asks about servant for sale named Minty; sends note from wife for her; asks price for her. 2p.
Folder 407: Wright, William. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 24 June 1854: Will try to sell woman but must do so across river for titles. 1p.
Folder 408: Barnes, William. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Atlanta, Ga., 27 May 1854: Asks Oakes to collect debt from Gadsden. 1p.
Folder 409: Scranton Johnston & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [n.p.], 23 May 1854: Clothing to be bought for Lewis. 1p.
Folder 410: Bissell, H.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Carlowville, Ala., 31 May 1854: Robert D. Boykin will buy boy at $1500. 1p.
Folder 411: Wylly & Montmollin. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 24 May 1854: Three Negros sent as by telegram. 1p.
Folder 412: Northrop & Allemong. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes & William L. Cleveland; Charleston, S.C., 25 April 1854: Judgement in litigation by Mathews & Co. against Emily Fairchild, Oakes and Cleveland. 1p.
Folder 413: Wylly & Montmollin. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 29 April 1854: Arrival of three Negroes. 1p.
Folder 414: Prentiss, W.O. A.L.S.to Ziba B. Oakes; Buzzard Roost, Ala. [?], 20 April 1854: Describes Brutus, valued at $150. 1p.
Folder 415: Norris, A.V. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Anderson Court House, S.C., 18 May 1857: Sends receipt for payment on Benjamin Mordecai's bond. 1p.
Folder 416: Owings, R.M. & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, 9 May 1857: Sends check for half interest in Mickey; commissions purchase of likely young Negroes. 1p.
Folder 417: Owings, R.M. & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg., 29 May 1857: Instructions for delivery of boy John to Golatham Walker. 2p.
Folder 418: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 16 May 1857: Thanks for care of Dr. Parker's boy; asks value of W.A. Skrine's boy; Savannah buisiness quiet. In hand of W.W. George. 1p.
Folder 419: Peake, Henry T. A.L.S.to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C., 16 May 1857: Would like to try out boy Morris, who has asked Peake to buy him. 1p.
Folder 420: Trumbo, C.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [Charleston, S.C.?]., 20 May [1857]: Asks him to collect debt from Browning. 1p.

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Folder 421: Howard, B.H. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Liberty Hill, Edgefield District, S.C., 14 May [1857?]: Asks about prices in Charleston and design for Masonic seal for Caldwell Lodge. 1p.
Folder 422: Stall, John R. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, S.C., 4 May 1857: Requests payment on Cohen's note; will bring deed. 1p.
Folder 423: Weatherby, Joseph A. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Greensboro, Guildford Co., N.C., 4 May 1857: Has returned from South; asks for news and money. 1p.
Folder 424: Wright, William. Ms.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 13 May 1857: Asks for inquiries about runaway slaves in his hands. In hand of W.W. George. 1p.
Folder 425: Belser, Lawrence H. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Manchester Post Office, 20 May 1857: Offers North Carolina Railroad stock as security. 1p.
Folder 426: Galbraith, E.D. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; New Orleans, La., 1 May 1857: Requests publication of notice cancelling note given J.J. Williams for a Negro who soon died. 2p.
Folder 427: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 1 May 1857: Asks about woman and children sent on consignment. In hand of W.W. George. 1p.
Folder 428: Dickson Hill & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Richmond, Va., 3 May 1857: Asks Oakes to sell woman Mary Jane. 1p.
Folder 429: Robertson, A.P. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg., 2 May 1857: Sends money borrowed by R.M. Owings. 1p.
Folder 430: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 9 April 1857: Asks opinion on price for 6 Negroes. 1p.
Folder 431: Porter, Rees W. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Nashville, Tenn., 30 April 1857: Asks whether two boys have had measles. 1p.
Folder 432: Gibbes, E.A. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Rosemont, S.C., 2 May 1857: On land titles. 1p.
Folder 433: Wiss, Emanuel G. A.N.S. to McBride; Greenwood, S.C., 14 April 1857: Wishes to buy some field hands. 1p.
Folder 434: Spalding, A.T. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Madison, Ga., 29 January 1857: Sets acceptable price for house and lot. 2p.
Folder 435: McElveen, W.H. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sandy Grove, N.C., 20 April 1857: Asks about reward for runaway Solomon. 1p.
Folder 436: Edwards, E.A. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Stateburgh, S.C., 14 April 1857: Sends key for Tom's trunk; appends message from Tom's wife Fatima for him. 1p.
Folder 437: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Cout House, S.C., 22 April 1857: Twenty-three Negroes ready for sale day in May. 1p.
Folder 438: Long, Lemuel J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Ashwood, Maury Co., Tenn., 20 April 1857: Asks numbers, quality, and prices of Negroes available. 1p.
Folder 439: Limehouse, Thomas. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, S.C. [?], 10 April 1857: Requests loan. 2p.
Folder 440: Hardee, N.A. & Co. Ms.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 9 April 1857: Sends blank bill of sale for McDonald's Negro. 1p.
Folder 441: Brimson, Isaac A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Monk's Corner Post Office, S.C., 14 April 1857: Asks about possible purchaser of land. 1p.
Folder 442: Belser, Lawrence H. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Manchester., 15 April 1857: Asks Oakes to sell or mortgage shares of N.E.[?] Railroad stock. 2p.
Folder 443: Edmundsun, H. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Richmond, Va., 16 April 1857: Sends check for account of Jerry Smith. 1p.
Folder 444: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 4 April 1857: Discusses recent sale. 1p.
Folder 445: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 18 April 1857: Has written two letters without answer, one about auction, the other about Negroes offered. 1p.
Folder 446: Thomas, James T. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Gainesville, Ga., 30 April 1857: Has received payments for family. 1p.
Folder 447: McElveen, A.J. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 28 March 1857: Asks to borrow money to pay the Chandlers. 1p.
Folder 448: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 28 March 1857: Introduces Abraham mcCullers; sets price for slaves sent on consignment. In hand of Wm. C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 449: Filor, James. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Key West, Fla., 25 March 1857: Proposes settlement regarding clint, Smallwood Anderson & Co. 1p.
Folder 450: Vogue, Letter Berry. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Pleasant Hill, Dallas, Co., Ala., 2 March 1857: Enquires about purchase of field hands. 1p.
Folder 451: Owings, R.M. & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, 23 March 1857: Does not yet know if Alice is sold; will send Negroes to sell if market good. 1p.
Folder 452: Spalding, A.T. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Madison, Ga., 20 March 1857: Asks if house in Tradd St. sold; has other property for sale. 1p.
Folder 453: Limehouse, Thomas. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, S.C. [?], 3 April 1857: Instructions regarding court case; asks Mrs. Oakes to visit. 1p.
Folder 454: McElveen, A.J. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [n.p.], 29 March 1857: Asks about prices; is attending sale in April. 1p.
Folder 455: Butler & Frierson. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 31 March 1857: Asks about value of journeyman carpenter aged 45. 1p.
Folder 456: Kinard, H.H. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Newberry, S.C., 16 March 1857: Has arranged with R. Dulin for payment of draft. 1p.
Folder 457: Otey, Thomas. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Richmond, Va., 29 March 1857: Is bringing group of Negroes to Charleston. 1p.
Folder 458: Walker, R.W. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Barnwell Court House, S.C., 4 March 1857: Asks about claim to runaway Isaac. 1p.
Folder 459: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 24 March 1857: Is sending woman and 2 children for sale. In hand of W.W. George. 1p.
Folder 460: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 22 March 1857: Reconciled to going to jail; transer of the Chandlers' Negroes. 1p.
Folder 461: Smallwood Anderson & Co. Ms.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; New York, N.Y., 20 March 1857: Acknowledges check for James Filor of Key West. 1p.
Folder 462: McElveen, A.J. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 16 March 1857: Requests return of Negroes lest he be sued. 1p.
Folder 463: Kirk, John W. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bluffton, S.C., 15 March 1857: Requests clothes belonging to Jerry, bought from Oakes. 1p.
Folder 464: McElveen, A.J. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 7 March 1857: Unless Negroes are sent, will be sued. 1p.
Folder 465: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 16 March 1857: On title to boy Toney. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 466: Bamberg, W.S. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bamberg, S.C., 20 March 1857: On unpaid note. 2p.
Folder 467: Limehouse, Thomas. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, S.C. [?], 19 March 1857: Requests action regarding DeSaussure & Simons. 1p.
Folder 468: Briscoe, E.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Port Gibson, Miss., 8 March 1857: Commissions Oakes to recover runaway bought of Ryan Tennent, and sell jim or ship him to J.J. Persons at New Orleans. 1p.
Folder 469: Limehouse, Thomas. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Goulding, S.C. [?], 16 March 1857: Requests settlement of accounts in Charleston and purchase of oak staves. 2p.
Folder 470: Richardson, J.J. A.N.S. to [Ziba B. Oakes]; Georgetown, 19 March 1857: Asks value of girl. With cover note by Christie transmitting query. 1p.
Folder 471: Epps, Edward. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [n.p.], 6 March 1857: Arrangement for hunting runaway Solomon with dogs; Negro believed to be Solomon had been shot at but escaped in canoe. 1p.
Folder 472: Owings, R.M. & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, 10 March 1857: Sends check for Negroes sold for Oakes. 1p.
Folder 473: Collins, Jonah. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Combahee, S.C., 7 March 1857: Refuses acceptance of Negroes declared medically unsound. 1p.
Folder 474: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 4 March 1857: Sends 7 Negroes for sale, partly owned by Chandlers. 2p.
Folder 475: Wright, William. Ms.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 5 March 1857: N.A. Hardee & Co. enquire about possible sale of negro. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 476: McElveen, A.J. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 2 March 1857: Sends 7 negroes for sale. 1p.
Folder 477: Cannon, W.H. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Mars Bluff, S.C., 1 March 1857: Offers 50 or 60 cotton hands for sale; asks prices in Charleston. 1p.
Folder 478: Singletary, Isaac S. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown, 19 February 1857: Sends Negro for sale. 1p.
Folder 479: Brock, Josiah. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Palatka, Fla., 15 February 1857: Asks if his Negroes have been sold. 1p.
Folder 480: Stall, J.R. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, S.C., 16 February 1857: On transfer of note. 1p.

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Folder 481: Hufman, Lewis. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [n.p.], 19 February 1857: Requests money for old woman. 2p.
Folder 482: McElveen, A.J. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 21 February 1857: Regrets difficulty over bonds; will come to Charleston. 1p.
Folder 483: Wylly & Collins. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 20 February 1857: Have cashed draft; Charleston prices better than Savannah's. 1p.
Folder 484: Mattlingly, John. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, Ala., 16 February 1857: Seeks recovery of runaway; wife is a frree mulatto in Charleston. 2p.
Folder 485: Smith, Jeremiah. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Richmond, Va., 3 February 1857: Wants $1250 for Negro; trade high in Richmond. 1p.
Folder 486: Montmollin, John S. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 3 February 1857: Orders 4 young field hands. 1p.
Folder 487: Addison, T. Ms.L.S. (T. & G.A. Addison) to Ziba B. Oakes; Blackville, S.C., 12 February 1857: Sends woman and child; Sheperd & McCreey to receive part proceeds. 1p.
Folder 488: Wylly & Collins. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 14 February 1857: Unable to buy Mulesides Jack; could use 8 to 10 young men. 1p.
Folder 489: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 14 February 1857: Offers George, bearer of note, for sale, though perhaps unsound; N.A. Hardee & Co. will provide title. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 490: Gibbes, E.A. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Andalusia Plantation, Ga., 15 February 1857: Cohen has seen Negroes; asks Oakes to attend appraisement. 2p.
Folder 491: Addison, T. Ms.L.S. (T. & G.A. Addison) to Ziba B. Oakes; [n.p.], 12 February 1857: On same subject as no. 487. 1p.
Folder 492: Mattingly, John. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 15 February 1856: On runaway; cf. 484. 2p.
Folder 493: Smith, Jeremiah. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Richmond, Va., 17 February 1857: Acknowledges check; requests recovery of runaway. 1p.
Folder 494: Filor, James. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Key West, Fla., 7 February 1857: Feels cheated over unsound Negro; suggests compensation. 1p.
Folder 495: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 21 February 1857: Refers him to N.A. Hardee & Co. about George. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 496: Jones, T.H. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charlotte, N.C., 21 February 1857: Expects to make purchases in North Carolina and Virginia mountains; asks about prices in Charleston. 2p.
Folder 497: Smith, John B. A.L.S to Ziba B. Oakes; New Orleans, La., 21 February 1857: Has received negroes expect Andrew; requests recovery of latter, a runaway. 1p.
Folder 498: McElveen, A.J. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 6 February 1857: Has bought 3 Negroes being sent for resale. 2p.
Folder 499: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Florence, S.C. [?], 7 January 1857: Has bought 2 Negroes; must raise money or be ruined. 1p.
Folder 500: Owings, R.M. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, 10 January 1857: Sends check in part payment for girl Margaret. 1p.
Folder 501: Burch, Kirckland & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, Ala., 5 January 1857: Bill will be paid if he cancels damages. 1p.
Folder 502: Burch, Kirkland & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, Ala., 5 December 1856: On protested bill. 1p.
Folder 503: Dale, W.I. A.L.S to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbia, S.C., 8 January 1857: On payment to B.F. Stone. 2p.
Folder 504: Owings, R.M. & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, 10 January 1857: Had received Margaret; will send Negroes when over measles. 1p.
Folder 505: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 5 January 1857: Prices allow no profit; will attend sale at Darlington court House. 1p.
Folder 506: Dell, Philip A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Newnanville, Fla., 11 January 1856: Cannot sign bill of sale. 1p.
Folder 507: Owings, R.M. & Co. Ms.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, 3 January 1857: Sends check. 1p.
Folder 508: Brock, Josiah. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Palatka, Fla., 1 January 1857: Unsatisfactory dealing with Greenville. In hand of Macdonald. 1p.
Folder 509: Savage, George A. Ms.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bluffton, S.C., 3 January 1857: Authorizes recovery and sale of runaway Solomon. 1p.
Folder 510: Burch, Kirkland & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, Ala., 23 January 1857: On protested bill; forwarding William. 1p.
Folder 511: Columbia, S.C. Commercial Bank. Ms.N.S. (Edwin I. Stone) to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbia, S.C., 24 January 1857: Statement of account. 1p.
Folder 512: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 9 January 1857: Sends 3 Negroes for sale; requests letter for Darlington Court House sale. 2p.
Folder 513: Montmollin, John S. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 31 January 1857: Telegraphed for 4 field hands; could use 50. 1p.
Folder 514: Gibbes, E.A. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Rosemont, near Adams Run, S.C., 29 January 1857: Miss Elliott wishes Nelson sold at $800; propects of selling Andalusia Plantation poor. 1p.
Folder 515: Filor, James. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Key West, Fla., 22 January 1857: Asks about Caroline, whom he regrets purchasing. 1p.
Folder 516: Smith, Jeremiah. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Richmond, Va., 30 January 1857: Price in Richmond; asks Oakes to handcuff his Negroes. 1p.
Folder 517: Stall, J.R. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, S.C., 31 January 1857: Will purchase girl. 1p.
Folder 518: Brown, George L. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Newnanville, Fla., 17 January 1857: Will visit Charleston to buy 2 girls; asks prices. 1p.
Folder 519: Pickard & Cox. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 7 January 1857: Want 10 or 12 Negroes; ask terms of payment. 1p.
Folder 520: Burch, Kirkland & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, Ala., 17 January 1857: Can get $800 from Saunder's estate if authorized. 1p.
Folder 521: Owings, R.W. & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, 8 December 1856: Send payment and bill of sale; will take girl Sarah when over her measles. 1p.
Folder 522: Relyea, C.I. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C., 10 December 1856: Cannot see him; asks him to advise wife on servants. 2p.
Folder 523: Whiting & Russell. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Boston, Mass., 23 December 1856: On leases of property owned by Mrs. Jennings in Boston. 3p.
Folder 524: Cassidy, Francis. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hickory Hill, Va. [?], 1 December 1856: Has bought property larger than Johnson's, less near the market. 1p.
Folder 525: Burch, Kirkland & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, Ala., 14 December 1856: William healthy but not sold; asks about check paid for Clarisy. 1p.
Folder 526: Wilson, A. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 8 December 1856: Sends check for due bill; will pay $1200 for Flora. 1p.
Folder 527: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 3 December 1856: Girl offered of not interest. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 528: Bamberg, W.S. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bamberg, S.C., 2 December 1856: Requests renewal of note. 1p.
Folder 529: Murrell, James H. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [Charleston, S.C.], 3 December 1856: Asks opinoin on prosed rental of hall for dancing academy by A. Berger. 1p.
Folder 530: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 2 December 1856: On news from Montgomery; other difficulties. 2p.
Folder 531: Kinard, H.H. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Newberry, S.C., 6 December 1856: On delivery of Negroes purchased. 2p.
Folder 532: Brodnard, F.V. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 13 December 1856: Asks value of mulatto girl. 1p.
Folder 533: Burch, Kirkland, & Co. Ms.D.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, Ala., [December? 1856?]: Bill for expenses incurred over runaway slaves, etc. Possible date 24 Jan 1857. 1p.
Folder 534: Omitted in numbering.: Omitted in numbering
Folder 535: Walker, A. Pinckney. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [Charleston, S.C.], 23 January [1857]: Requests settlement of Jacob Brock's affairs. 2p.
Folder 536: Owings, R.M. & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, 24 December 1856: Sends payment for Tim, sold Josiah Schley; wants other Negroes. 1p.
Folder 537: Stall, John R. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Summerville, S.C., 29 December 1856: Requests renewal of Eli Cohen's note. 1p.
Folder 538: Barber, F.C. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Augusta, Ga., 20 December 1856: Asks about house servants. 1p.
Folder 539: Nettleton, C. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Centreville, La., 22 December 1856: Asks values of field hands. 1p.
Folder 540: DeLéaumont, H. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C., 10 April 1857: Sends Tim for sale, preferring this to chastizing him for running away. 1p.

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Folder 541: Bamberg, W.S. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bamberg, S.C., 12 December 1856: On settlement of account; wants family on credit. 1p.
Folder 542: Bryan, James H. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; New Orleans, La., 7 December 1856: Has set up buisness at New Orleans; proposes that Oakes supply Negroes from Charleston, setting forth terms of payment. 3p.
Folder 543: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 30 December 1856: Reports on Negroes offered for sale by R. Cannon. 1p.
Folder 544: Wylly, George W. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 26 December 1856: On return of girl Delia. 1p.
Folder 545: Wylly, George W. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 20 December 1856: Asks him to return Delia. 1p.
Folder 546: Kinard, H.H. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Newberry, N.C., 18 December 1856: On payment for Mary and children. 1p.
Folder 547: Kinard, H.H. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Newberry, N.C., 12 December 1856: Requests bills of sale for William and Katharine. 1p.
Folder 548: Wylly, George W. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 17 December 1856: Sends Delia for sale. 1p.
Folder 549: Brightman, S.A. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [n.p.], 19 December 1856: On unsound condition of Mary bought from Oakes. 2p.
Folder 550: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 6 December 1856: Asks about possible visit of mulatto girl Lydia to Charleston. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 551: Owings, R.M. & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, 1 December 1856: Reports sale of Lydia in Savannah. 1p.
Folder 552: Collins, T.W. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Orangeburg Court House, S.C., 1 December 1856: Offer for woman and children. 1p.
Folder 553: Leighton & Sherman. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown, 20 December 1856: Requests enquiry about Negro named Boston. 1p.
Folder 554: Wright, William. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 29 November 1856: Asks about a mulatto, sister of a girl belonging to Manigault. In hand of Wm C. Dawson. 1p.
Folder 555: Wylly, George W. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 8 November 1856: Introduces partner, Thomas W. Collins. 1p.
Folder 556: Burch, Kirkland & Co. Ms.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, Ala., 22 November 1856: On return of runaway boy James. 1p.
Folder 557: Mordecai, Thomas W. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C., 10 November 1856: Returns map of South Carolina. 1p.
Folder 558: Whaley, William T. Jr. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; John's Island, S.C., 21 November 1856: Asks about bond prices. 1p.
Folder 559: Sauls, Caleb. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Walterborough, S.C., 8 November 1856: Regrets inability to recover runaway, Andrew, even with dogs. 2p.
Folder 560: Brown, George L. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Newnanville, Fla., 28 November 1856: On claims to Negroes sold by Charles L. Wilson as owned by Col. Philip Dell. 1p.
Folder 561: Burch, Kirkland & Co. Ms.D.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, Ala., 29 November 1856: Bill of sale of Clarissa. 2p.
Folder 562: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter, S.C., 4 November 1856: Reports on sales; wants to take Negroes to Alabama. 2p.
Folder 563: Kinard, H.H. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbia, S.C., 23 November 1856: Terms of purchase of woman and 4 children. 2p.
Folder 564: Burch, Kirkland & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, Ala., 20 November 1856: Reports jailing of James, a runaway. 1p.
Folder 565: Kinard, H.H. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Newbern, N.C., 29 November 1856: Sends draft to pay for Emily, children, William & Catharine. 2p.
Folder 566: Wylly, George W. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 8 November 1856: Sends Delia and 2 children by boat. 1p.
Folder 567: Burch, Kirkland & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, Ala., 14 November 1856: On collection of check. 1p.
Folder 568: Kinard, H.H. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Newberry, N.C., 28 November 1856: Accepts terms for purchase of Emily and children, William & Catharine.; 1p.
Folder 569: Leighton & Sherman. Ms.N.S. (W.F. Joy) to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown., 25 November 1856: On boy Reuty. 1p.
Folder 570: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 20 November 1856: On his financial plight. 1p.
Folder 571: Burch, Kirkland & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, Ala., 21 November 1856: On death of Hamblin Saunders, signer of note. 1p.
Folder 572: Montmollin, John S. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 18 November 1856: Offers some field hands for sale. 1p.
Folder 573: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter, S.C., 17 November 1856: On proposed purchases. 1p.
Folder 574: Burch, Kirkland & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, Ala., 15 November 1856: Bill of exchange not sold; boy Jim has run away. 1p.
Folder 575: Burch, Kirkland & Co. Ms.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, Ala., 7 November 1856: Local prices; state of Negroes on consignment. 1p.
Folder 576: Nisbet, M.C. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Louisville, Ky., 26 November 1856: On land purchases in South and Middle West. 2p.
Folder 577: Leighton & Sherman. Ms.N.S. (W.F. Joy) to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown., 19 November 1856: On draft coming due; can sell boy Reuty. 1p.
Folder 578: Happoldt, Albert. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C., 4 November 1856: Sends bearer Prince for sale at $700. 1p.
Folder 579: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, Ala., 1 November 1856: Sends payments for Patrick & Moses; leaves 4 Negroes with Burch & Kirkland. 2p.
Folder 580: Elliott, J.R. Ms.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, Ala., 3 November 1856: Asks value of woman and boy. 1p.
Folder 581: Shaw, George W. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Camden., 4 October 1856: Asks about cook offered for sale. 1p.
Folder 582: Brownlee, E. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Ridgeville, S.C., 11 October 1856: On price for boy Team. 2p.
Folder 583: Austin, W.W. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbus, Ga., 2 October 1856: Asks about prices and possible purchase of 10 to 15 men and women. 1p.
Folder 584: Brock, Jacob. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 12 October 1856: Complains of not hearing from Oakes. 1p.
Folder 585: Montmollin, John S. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 18 October 1856: Stagnation of buisness. 1p.
Folder 586: McElveen, A.J. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 4 October 1856: Has drawn on Oakes for money; few Negroes available. 1p.
Folder 587: Leighton & Sherman. Ms.L.S. (W.F. Joy) to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown., 10 October 1856: On payments for Reuty and Bristol. 1p.
Folder 588: Montmollin, John S. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 30 October 1856: No fever, but business dull. 1p.
Folder 589: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bamberg, S.C., 10 October 1856: On negotiations with Bamberg; will bring Negroes to Charleston. 1p.
Folder 590: Cox, John. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Mount Pleasant, Tenn., 3 October 1856: Wants to buy 8 or 10 young Negroes if fever over at Charleston. 1p.
Folder 591: Filor, James. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Key West, Fla., 10 October [1856]: Asks about sale of Carolina. 1p.
Folder 592: Porter, Rees W. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Nashville, Tenn., 21 October 1856: Proposes purchases at Charleston for resale at Nashville. 1p.
Folder 593: McElveen, A.J. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Bamberg, S.C., 15 October 1856: Sends Bamberg's note. 2p.
Folder 594: Leighton & Sherman. Ms.L.S. (W.F. Joy) to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown., 24 October 1856: On notes for payment. 1p.
Folder 595: Filor, James. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Key West, Fla., 25 October 1856: Negotiations regarding Carolina. 2p.
Folder 596: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Montgomery, Ala., 15 October 1856: Trade in Montgomery. 1p.
Folder 597: King, Jesse. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Milledgeville, Ga., 5 October 1856: Asks about market at Charleston.
Folder 598: Happolt, Albert. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [Charleston, S.C.], 26 October 1856: Sends field hands Ceaser and wife Nanny to be sold. 2p.
Folder 599: Joy, William F. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C., 21 October 1856: Had referred W.S. Utsey of Walterboro to Oakes as possible buyer of Reuty. 1p.
Folder 600: Epps, Edward. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [Lower Salem Post Office], 25 October 1856: A Negro sold through Oakes has a stolen gun. 1p.

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Folder 601: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hainville, Ala., 21 October 1856: Report on trading, difficulties with James's contrariness. 2p.
Folder 602: Bitting, J.A. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Huntsville, Ala., 25 October 1856: Would like to buy a few Negroes if fever danger over. 1p.
Folder 603: Cox, William L. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [illegible], Miss., 29 September 1856: Asks help in case of unsound woman bought from Mordecai. 1p.
Folder 604: Brock, Jacob. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 28 September 1856: Has not heard from Oakes. 1p.
Folder 605: Weatherby, Joseph A. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Greensboro, N.C., 6 September 1856: Will collect girl; has arranged payment for purchases. 1p.
Folder 606: Whaley, William. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [Charleston, S.C.], [September 1856?]: Believes Axson's credit for loan good. 1p.
Folder 607: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 1 September 1856: On difficulties of business with country people. 2p.
Folder 608: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 8 September 1856: Wants to give Joe hundred lashes; will come to Charleston; discusses prices. 2p.
Folder 609: Behn, George W. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Washington, Washington Co., Tex., 23 September 1856: Asks prices of various types of Negroes. 1p.
Folder 610: Montmollin, John S. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 20 September 1856: Suggests mutual trade in Negroes. 1p.
Folder 611: Smith, W.W. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Blackville, S.C., 29 September 1856: Describes woman offered for sale. 2p.
Folder 612: Pillow, Gideon Johnson. A.N.S. to [Ziba B. Oakes]; Columbia, Tenn., 10 September 1856: Because of fever at Charleston has purchased Negroes from Richmond. 1p.
Folder 613: Tharin, Theodore C. A.L.S. to [Ziba B. Oakes]; Grumesville, S.C., 11 September 1856: On disposal of Negroes in contested estate. 1p.
Folder 614: Weatherby, Joseph A. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Greensboro, S.C., 13 September 1856: Wants only a girl as specified. 1p.
Folder 615: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 16 September 1856: Business better in Alabama. 2p.
Folder 616: Whaley, William T. Jr. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; John's Island, S.C., 18 September 1856: Wants runaway Moses sold. 2p.
Folder 617: Norris, A.O. A.D.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [Charleston, S.C.?], 11 June 1856: Receipt from executrix of Capt. Thomas M. Howard. 1p.
Folder 618: Sauls, Caleb A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Walterborough, S.C., 21 August 1856: Efforts to capture runaway Negro. 2 p.
Folder 619: Leighton & Sherman Ms.N.S. (W.F. Joy) to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown, 16 August 1856: On negotiation of draft. 1 p.
Folder 620: Buist, H. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [Charlestown, S.C.], 21 August 1856: On ownership of slave now sick in jail. 2 p.
Folder 621: Cox, John A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbia, S.C., 7 August 1856: Pillow wishes to buy some Negroes. 1p.
Folder 622: Leighton & Sherman Ms.L. (incomplete) to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown, 4 August 1856: On litigation and payments. 1 p.
Folder 623: Leighton & Sherman Ms.N.S. (W.F. Joy) to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown, 21 August 1856: Sends payment. 1 p.
Folder 624: Leighton & Sherman Ms.N.S. (W.F. Joy) to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown, 7 August 1856: Reuty in Charleston Workhouse. 1 p.
Folder 625: Cox, John A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Mount Pleasant, Tenn., 1 August 1856: Wants to buy 8 or 10 men. 1p.
Folder 626: Weatherby, Joseph A. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Greensboro, N.C., 7 August 1856: Has bought Negroes wanted in Richmond; criticizes Oakes for trying to please Negroes. 1 p.
Folder 627: Hickman, William H. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Pulatka, Fla., 31 August 1856: Boy Stephen has run away; asks former owner's name. 1 p.
Folder 628: Freemasons. South Carolina. Humility Lodge Ms.N.S. (Robert may, Secretary) to Ziba B. Oakes; [Branchville, S.C.?], 23 August 1856: Asks minutes of lodge sent. 1 p.
Folder 629: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 2 August 1856: On projected purchases. 2 p.
Folder 630: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter, S.C., 8 August 1856: Must have advice on market prices. 2 p.
Folder 631: Pillow, Gideon J. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbia, Tenn., 5 August 1856: Wishes to buy some girls aged 14 to 18. 1 p.
Folder 632: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [Sumter Court House, S.C.], 13 August 1856: Fever at Charleston; plans for going to Alabama. 2 p.
Folder 633: Cook, J. A.L.S. to A. J. McElveen; Fort Deposit, Ala., 21 August 1856: Prospects for business in Alabama. 1 p.
Folder 634: Alston, J.A. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken, S.C., 8 October 1853: Asks due date of note. 1 p.
Folder 635: Nisbet, M.C. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Louisville, Ky., 21 August 1856: Asks about land offered for sale. 1 p.
Folder 636: Brock, Jacob Ms.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Palatka, Fla., 7 August 1856: Sends titles for land being sold. 1 p.
Folder 637: Aikman, John A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [Charlestown, S.C.?], 27 August 1856: On sale of circular saw. 1 p.
Folder 638: Robertson, A.P. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Hamburg, Tenn. [?], 8 August 1856: On runaway slave. 1 p.
Folder 639: Montmollin, John S. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Savannah, Ga., 25 September 1856: On Savannah market. 1 p.
Folder 640: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 30 August 1856: Efforts to find runaway Joe; plans for going to Montgomery. 1 p.
Folder 641: South Carolina. Court of Common Pleas. Ms.D.S. (Nelson Mitchell) to Ziba B. Oakes; Charleston, S.C., 17 July 1856: Summons to Oakes to appear in case between South Carolina Railroad and Arthur Blake. 2 p.
Folder 642: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter, S.C., 8 July 1856: Did not reach Darlington sale because of train delay; prices there high; asks about fever at Charleston; justifies conduct. 2 p.
Folder 643: Bouknight, C. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Columbia, Tenn., 9 July 1856: Wants a house girl; asks about advertisement. 1 p.
Folder 644: Brownlee, E. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Ridgeville, S.C., 21 July 1856: Will be in Charleston about Philip. 1 p.
Folder 645: McElveen, A.J. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter Court House, S.C., 10 July 1856: Birth of Son; attempted purchase. 2 p.
Folder 646: Alston, J.A. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [Charlestown, S.C.], 26 July 1856: Requests visit at hotel. 1 p.
Folder 647: Villeponteaux, William W. A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [Charlestown, S.C.], 18 July 1856: Arrangements with wife over ownership of girls. 1 p.
Folder 648: McElveen, A.J. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumter, S.C., 28 July 1856: On current prices. 1 p.
Folder 649: Norris, A.O. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; [Charlestown, S.C. ?], 25 July 1856: On payment by Benjamin Mordecai. 1 p.
Folder 650: Leighton & Sherman Ms.N.S. (Wm F. Joy) to Ziba B. Oakes; Georgetown, 25 July 1856: Asks about Reuty. 1 p.
Folder 651: McElveen, Elijah A.L.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Sumtercille, S.C., 7 July 1856: Asks prices of Negroes. 1 p.
Folder 652: Wood, E.J.C. A.N.S. to Ziba B. Oakes; Aiken, S.C., 27 July 1856: Offers $950 for Henry if willing to come. 1 p.

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