Letter from A. J. Rux to E. H. Stokes, February 22, 1861

In this February 22, 1861 letter from A. J. Rux to E. H. Stokes, Rux describes the sale of a female slave named Harriett for $1,000. He confides to Stokes that he is "ashamed" of the low price he received, but notes that Harriett's "same old complaint" and break out attempts were so frustrating that "I sold her where I don't think we will ever hear from her again."

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About this Document

  • Citation: Library of Congress, Washington, D. C., Cornelius Chase Papers
  • Date: February 22, 1861