Letter, David Burford in Fort Pickering, Tenn., to John Armstrong in Washington, DC, 1814 September 8

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ALS. 1p. Letter of advice relative to procurement of a keel boat for transportation of troops to New Orleans.

Bill of Exchange, David Burford in Fort Pickering, Tenn., to John Armstrong in Washington, DC, 1814 September 8

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On the same page as the above. ADS. 1p. Bill of Exchange in payment for keel boat transportation of troops to New Orleans.

Abstract of provisions issued at Fort Pickering, Tenn., 1814 November

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ADS. 1p. Documents September 1 to November 5, 1814 and is signed by Burford.

Letter, David Burford in Fort Pickering, Tenn., to James Monroe in Washington, DC, 1815 January 31

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1p. Discusses a Bill of Exchange for rations.

Bill of Exchange, David Burford in Fort Pickering, Tenn., to James Monroe in Washington, DC, 1815 January 31

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ADS. 1p. Bill of Exchange for $335.50

Annual Report, 1816

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ADS. 1p. Annual report of the strength and condition of the 18th Regiment, Tennessee Militia, Fort Pickering, Tennessee, under the command of James Holleman.

Return, 1816 April 28

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ADS. 1p. Return, on printed form, of strength and condition of the 30th Regiment, Tennessee Militia under the command of Joseph Nevie.

Return, 1816 October 11

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ADS. 1p. Return of the strength and condition of the 32nd Regiment, Tennessee Militia, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel George Caperton.

Return, 1817 April 28

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ADS. 1p. Return of the strength and condition of the 32nd Regiment of the Tennessee Militia under the command of Lieutenant Colonel George Caperton.

Return, 1817 May 5

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ADS. 1p. Return of the strength and condition of the 29th Regiment of the Tennessee Militia under the command of William Douglas.

Return, 1817 May 8

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DS. 1p. Return of the strength and condition of the 8th Brigade of the Tennessee Militia under the Command of Brigadier General William C. Smart, signed by Burford.

Return, 1817 June 13

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DS. 1p. Return of the strength and condition of the 18th Regiment of the Tennessee militia under the command of James Holleman.

Return, 1817 July 15

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ADS. 1p. Return of the strength and condition of the 2nd Regiment of Warren County under the command of Colonel Alexander Hill.

Return, 1817 September 13

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ADS. 1p. Return of the strength and condition of the 2nd Regiment of the Tennessee Militia under the command of Colonel Abel Willis.

Letter, Representative Samuel Hogg in Washington, DC, to David Burford in Carthage, Tenn., 1818 February 3

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ALS. 2pp. Concerns Burford's account as quartermaster and related news from Washington.

Letter, Representative Samuel Hogg in Washington, DC, to David Burford in Carthage, Tenn., 1818 March 21

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ALS. 2pp. Discusses quartermaster accounts and legislative news of Washington.

Partnership Agreement, 1827 October 26

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ADS. 2pp. Partnership agreement between Burford and Jourdan Saunders in forming the slave trading firm of J.M. Saunders and Co.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Alexandria, Va., to David Burford in Carthage, Tenn., 1829 October 29

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ALS. 3pp. Discusses the purchase of slaves including prices, cost of transportation to New Orleans, and losses (including a runaway and a case of injury by self-mutilation).

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in New Orleans, La., to David Burford in Carthage, Tenn., 1829 November 17

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ALS. 3pp. Letter from , discussing prices for negroes in New Orleans, the quality of sugar and cotton crops, and the probability of legislation prohibiting further importation of slaves into Louisiana.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in New Orleans, La., to David Burford in Carthage, Tenn., 1830 January 3

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ALS. 3pp. Comments on unsold Negroes, prospects for selling them, prospects for collecting debts, and the fear of further legislation restricting slave trade.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in New Orleans, La., to David Burford in Carthage, Tenn., 1830 January 31

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ALS. 4pp. Letter giving accounts of sales and debt collections and commenting on future business prospects. Also speaks of living with Isaac Franklin.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in New Orleans, La., to David Burford in Carthage, Tenn., 1830 February 13

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ALS. 3pp. Describes new purchases and relates his interest in Louisiana slavery laws. Saunders asks for Burford's advice on continuing the partnership and on a possible association with the Franklins.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Norfolk, Va., to David Burford in Carthage, Tenn., 1830 May 21

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ALS. 3pp. Discusses their accounts and the agreements reached with Franklin.

Letter, Franklin and Armfield in Alexandria, Va., to Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., 1830 December 6

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ALS. 1p. Asks for delivery of all Negroes on hand to Alexandria for shipment to New Orleans.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1830 December 8

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ALS. 1p. (On the same page as above.) Letter to accompany letter of instruction from Franklin and Armfield. Comments on the number of Negroes supplied and on financial matters.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1831 February 5

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ALS. 2pp. States that winter conditions were not favorable to the New Orleans slave trade. Saunders says he recently sold a "boy," and that there was a "considerable stir" in northern Virginia over land claims made by Revolutionary War veterans.

Letter, James R. Franklin to Jourdan Saunders, 1831 January 13

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Enclosed in previous letter. ALS. 3pp. James R. Franklin, an employee of the Franklin & Armfield Co. and Isaac Franklin's brother, describes the state of the New Orleans slave trade and quotes current prices.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1831 July 4

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ALS. 1p. Reports that slave prices are down and reminds Burford to take care of their joint lawsuit in federal court involving a parcel of land.

Letter, James R. Franklin in New Orleans, La., to Jourdan Saunders, 1831 May 18

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Forwarded with previous letter. ALS. 2pp. Discusses Franklin's slave trading activities in the New Orleans market.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Nashville, Tenn., 1831 September 22

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ALS. 3pp. Shows the business account of the J.M. Saunders Co., slave traders. Complains that times were slow; reminds Burford again to take care of their land suit in court and asks him to perform some personal favors. Predicts that the Franklin & Armfield Co. will go out of business in 1833 and mentions that Burford was reelected to the state senate.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Nashville, Tenn., 1831 November 15

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ALS. 1p. Details Saunders' shipment of thirteen slaves to market; gives an estimate of the profit expected. Reference to [James R.?] Franklin's involvement.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Nashville, Tenn., 1831 November 18

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ALS. 1p. Envelope from Saunders with forwarded letter from John Armfield to Saunders concerning Armfield's business affairs in Tennessee. [very hard to read]

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1831 December 13

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ALS. 1p. Discusses Saunders' and Armfield's attempt to reduce slave prices in northern Virginia.

Letter, John Armfield in Alexandria, Va., to Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., 1831 December 11

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Enclosed in previous letter. ALS. 3pp. Discusses Armfield's and Franklin's activities, and comments on proposed federal legislation favorable to their business.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1831 December 20

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ASL. 3pp. Discusses Burford's plan to withdraw his capital from Saunders' slave trading company in the summer of 1832. Saunders seemed happy with Burford's decision, stating he could carry on the business alone. Comments on their continuing involvement in a lawsuit in federal court over land, and reveals that Burford sought to buy a "boy." Saunders could not fulfill the request at that time.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1832 April 3

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ALS. 3pp. Describes the current good conditions of the slave trade. Saunders now seems to want Burford to remain within his company, stating that "I think from the present prospect that I shall be able to use all of the capital without much difficulty." Mentions his connection with Franklin and Armfield and states that disease and death often destroy his profits.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1832 July

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ALS. 2pp. Letter with separate envelope written on the blank page of a letter Armfield wrote on July 2 in Alexandria, Virginia, to Saunders. Reports the state of their common business concern and reveals Burford's share of the year's profits. General comments on the slave trade and on the Burford-Saunders Lawsuit in federal court.

Proclamation, 1832 August 6

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DS. 1p. Proclamation of Tennessee governor William Carroll calling the General Assembly into special session to reapportion the state congressional districts according to the results of the 1830 census. Burford was a member of the state senate at this time.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Nashville, Tenn., 1832 September 30

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ALS. 1p. Confirms the receipt of $1,200 for an undisclosed number of slaves. Saunders, who apparently has the slaves, tells Burford to send an agent for them.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1832 October 2

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ALS. 2pp. Reveals that Burford's order for slaves was canceled because prices were to high. Returning Burford's check, Saunders comments on the seasonal fluctuation in slave prices. Promises to watch for some good slaves at the right price.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1832 October 30

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ALS. 3pp. Discusses Saunders' current activities in the slave trade. Casual description of a slave auction and comments on prices. Burford apparently changed his mind twice in regard to the purchase of slaves since the October 2 letter because Saunders reveals that Burford placed a second order and then canceled it. Discussion of slave deaths and disease in one of Saunders' slave gangs coming into the South .

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1832 November 11

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ALS. 2pp. Acknowledges the receipt of the $1,200 check that Burford sent in the names of Mr. Yeatman and Mr. Woods for the purchase of some slaves. Reveals that he still cannot fill Burford's order for slaves and suggests he try another agent.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1832 December 8

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ALS. 3pp. Reveals that [James R.?] Franklin sent work to Saunders through Purvis [likely James F. Purvis, a fellow slave trader under the Franklin & Armfield banner] to suspend slave purchases. Tells Burford to send his agent to Virginia to purchase any slaves he wants. Discusses the poor conditions of the slave market in general, blaming it partially on "the Veto." [A possible reference to Andrew Jackson's veto of the bill to recharter the Second Bank of the United States, which occured during the summer of 1832.]

Letter, James R. Franklin in Natchez, Miss., to Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., 1833 January 2

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ALS. 2pp. Letter discusses the cholera plague that was then sweeping Mississippi and tells Saunders of the death of a friend's [Plich's?] wife. Gives details of the prosperous slave trading business in Mississippi. Saunders forwards the letter to David Burford on January 30, 1833

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1833 February 13

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ALS. 2pp. Refers to the next letter. Comments on the exceedingly high demand for slaves and reveals that he expects to receive a letter from Williams . Confirms the receipt of Burford's money and promises to return it as soon as he can get a note of the proper denomination from the "Philadelphia money market." [A short-term loan?] Informs Burford that he will sell him a slave named Mary and her child, Lucy, for $500.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1833 February 28

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ALS. 1p. Informs Burford that Saunders has credited $1,200 [reference to the preceding letter?] in his name with Mr. Chaloner and Mr. Ainny. Mentions Mr. Franklin.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1833 May 6

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ALS. 3pp. Notes that Saunders renewed his agreement with Armfield and will remain in the slave trading business. Tells Burford that their profits should be larger than last year's. [Did Burford decide to remain in partnership with Saunders? See letter of December 20, 1831.] Reference is made to Mr. Franklin. Tells Burford to settle their joint lawsuit over land during the next court term. Notes the decline in slave prices and again offers to sell Mary and her child Lucy to Burford. Burford's notation on this letter indicates that he bought them for $500.

Letter, Senator Felix Grundy in Nashville, Tenn., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1833 June 15

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ALS. 1p. Forwards some correspondence between President Andrew Jackson and himself [enclosure missing] that Grundy wishes publicized in Burford's part of the state. Mentions John Eaton's new job as president of the Ohio and Chesapeake Canal Company and Grundy is glad that Eaton will now be out of the way. Mentions Allan Hall, who is engaged in an election campaingn.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders, Warrenton, Va., to David Burford, Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1833 August 3

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ALS. 2pp. Transmits a statement of business for 1833. Saunders has made the annual settlement with their business associates, Franklin and Armfield, and is advising Burford of the profit they have made.

Statement, 1833 September 12

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ADS. 1p. Document written by David Burford concerning his business affairs with J.M. Saunders and giving an account of the funds advanced by each of them.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Nashville, Tenn., 1833 September 28

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ALS. 2pp. Expresses Saunders' optimistic outlook for business in the next year.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Nashville, Tenn., 1833 October 20

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ALS. 2pp. Concerns Saunders' desire for Burford to sell some land for him.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1834 February 8

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ALS. 1p. Concerns their trading in the slave market. Saunders bought 100 Negroes, and 75 have been sent to market. Mr. Franklin has advised them to wait for a more favorable time before making another shipment.

Letter, Journan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1834 March 7

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ALS. 3pp. Concerns Burford's wish to withdraw from their partnership with Franklin and Armfield. Saunders plans to continue in the trade although cotton has declined and business will most likely be bad. He promises to settle with Burford as soon as possible.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1834 April 19

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ALS. 3pp. Concerns Saunders' business settlement with Burford. Saunders says that it will be impossible for him to pay Burford until the next annual settlement with Franklin and Armfield.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders, Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1834 May 10

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ALS. 2pp. Concerning their business affairs. Saunders wants Burford to be present at the annual settlement with Franklin and Armfield in July. Saunders says that the prices for Negroes are as low as or lower than they have been since he first began trading.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1834 June 15

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ALS. 3pp. Concerns their business settlement. Saunders expects James Franklin at any time. Until he arrives, Saunders cannot give Burford an account of the last year's business.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1834 August 28

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ALS. 3pp. Gives a statement of the profits from the annual settlement of 1834 with Franklin and Armfield. When the business is settled, Saunders plans to withdraw from the partnership.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford, Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1834 October 5

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ALS. 3pp. Concerns Burford's desire to close his business association with Franklin and Armfield as soon as possible. Saunders says Burford may be able to withdraw at the end of the present year's transactions. He too plans to withdraw as soon as he can because the business had been unprofitable.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1834 December 7

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ALS. 2pp. Concerns the revival in the money markets. Both cotton and tobacco are high.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1834 December 22

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ALS. 2pp. Concerns the subject of land. Saunders comments that land is in great demand, and he wants Burford to sell some for him.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1835 January 7

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ALS. 3pp. Concerns the dissolving of their partnership with Franklin and Armfield on December 25, 1834. Saunders encloses all the letters relating to the matter that he has received.

Letter, John Armfield in Alexandria, Va., to Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., 1834 December 25

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ALS. 1p. Recognizes the discontinuation of Saunders' branch of the business.

Letter, John Armfield in Alexandria, Va., to Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., 1835 January 5

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ALS. 1p. Directs Saunders to deal with Franklin since he has always directed that branch of the business.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1835 January 23

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ALS. 3pp. Concerns Franklin and Armfield's failure to pay Saunders the large sum owed to him. Saunders is no longer concerned with Franklin and Armfield, and feels they have not dealt with him fairly.

Power of Attorney Transfer, 1835 January 30

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AD. 3pp. Grants David Burford of Smith County, Tennessee, the power of attorney for R.M. Saunders and J.M. Saunders to sell the land of their father's estate. Duly witnessed on February 18, 1835. Envelope is enclosed.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1835 February 28

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ALS. 5pp. Contains a statement of the settlement with Franklin and Armfield. Saunders still has not received any money from them.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1835 February 28

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ALS. 3pp. Contains a statement of business. Saunders has once again urged Franklin for a settlement, either cash or bonds.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1835 March 15

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ALS. 2pp. Concerns the business settlement with Franklin and Armfield. Saunders is going to Alexandria, Virginia, for the final settlement.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1835 April 6

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ALS. 3pp. Contains the statement of settlement with Franklin and Armfield and indicates the amount Burford is due. Saunders lost two Negroes and advises Burford not to buy slaves to keep because of their high price.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1835 April 14

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ALS. 3pp. Concerns the closing of the partnership with Franklin and Armfield. Saunders still has received no money, and until Franklin gets there, he can do nothing.

Business Document, 1835 April 29

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AD. 3pp. Document is an account of last year's transactions of J.M. Saunders with James F. Purvis and Company, Natchez. In a note on the back of the account record, Saunders tells Burford that most of the money received from the settlement is required to clear Saunders from debt. Therefore, he cannot send Burford any money at the present time.

Letter, J.M. Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1835 September 29

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ALS. 3pp. Authorizes Burford to sell some land and apply the cash to the debt that Saunders owes him.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1836 May 26

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ALS. 3pp. Concerns the possibility of a new business partnership. Saunders wants to make some arrangements for carrying on business more extensively, and he is anxious to unite with Burford in a new concern.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1836 December 11

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ALS. 2pp. Concerns the subject of a brood mare. Saunders describes the mare in detail to Burford and will purchase it for him if he wishes.

Document, 1837 October 3

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ADS. 1p. Document attesting to the payment by Robert Farguharson, Nashville, Tennessee, of $160.63 to David Burford for Jordan [sic] Saunders.

Statement of Account, 1839 March 27

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ADS. 1p. Statement of financial accounts between David Burford and Jourdan M. Saunders between July 17, 1835 and October 3, 1837. Signed by Burford, and a copy was forwarded to Saunders.

Legal Documents, 1839 December 23

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3pp. and a fragment.

1. ADS. Affidavit granting David Burford the power of attorney to act as agent in selling slaves. Signed by Jourdan M. Saunders.
2. DS. Certification of the above power of attorney by John Marr and W.W. Jones, Justices of the Peace, Fauquier County, Virginia.
3. ADS. Certification by Alexander J. Marshall, County Clerk of Fauquier County that John Marr and W.W. Jones are Justices of the Peace for said county.
4. DS. Certification by Thomas Fitzhugh, eldest and presiding magistrate of Fauquier County, that Alexander J. Marshall is County Clerk and his above attestation is in due form.
5. ALS. Letter from Jourdan M. Saunders, Warrenton, Virginia, to David Burford, Dixon Springs, Tennessee, granting Burford power of attorney to act as agent for selling slaves.
6. AD. (Enclosed in Above) A financial account concerning the sale of slaves.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford, Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1842 September 20

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ALS. 1p.Requests payment due him in December of his earliest convenience thereafter.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1844 June 26

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ALS. 4pp. Concerns state politics and the upcoming presidential election. Saunders discusses Polk's popularity in Virginia and requests Burford's immediate answer on Polk's prospects in Tennessee. He also wants to know about the state of politics in Smith County.

Letter, Jourdan Saunders in Warrenton, Va., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1847 May 24

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ALS. 3pp. Discusses the sale, transportation and price of slaves and presidential and party politics. Saunders says slave prices are regulated by cotton and sugar, and the best markets are in Louisiana and Mississippi. He discusses the difficulty of transporting slaves to market due to lack of transportation facilities.

Letter, James W. Miller in Jackson, Miss., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1849 January 17

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ALS. 1p. Clams that an unsound slave was sold to him by Burford with the latter's knowledge. He asserts that Burford warrented the boy as sound and therefore owes him a reduction in the amount to be paid. Notes on the verso in the hand of Burford indicate the action he planned to take.

Letter, Thomas J. Wharton in Jackson, Miss., to David Burford in Jackson, Miss., undated

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ALS. 1p. with envelope. Wharton (Burford's attorney in Jackson, Mississippi) writes concerning the claim made by Miller and other financial matters. No agreement has been reached on the allowance to made on the $800.00 note for Daniel, the unsound slave.

Letter, Thomas J. Wharton in Nashville, Tenn., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1850 August 4

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ALS. 1p. Concerns Miller's claim. Miller wants a greater discount than Burford is willing to allow and will not exchange Daniel. Wharton desired instructions on how to proceed in the matter and information as to the status of Burford's chancery case in Smith County.

Letter, Thomas J. Wharton in Raymond, Miss., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1850 September 3

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ALS. 1p. and enclosure. Concerns Miller's claim. Wharton informed Miller that any reasonable settlement on the claim would be made to prevent a law suit. He proposes to offer Miller an even trade of all the slaves bought by Miller from Burford for the notes he owed Burford.

Copy of Letter, James W. MIller in Jackson, Miss., to Thomas J. Wharton, Jackson, Miss., 1850 August 24

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D. 1p. [enclosed in above.] Concerns Miller's claim. Letter is signed by Wharton as a true copy. Miller says he will settle for delivery of his note for $800.00 and the $200.00 due upon it and a receipt for $150.00 to be paid out of money collected previously.

Letter, Thomas J. Wharton in Jackson, Miss., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1850 February 24

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ALS. 2pp. Concerns Miller's claim and other legal matters. It has been arranged that the controversy with Miller will go to an arbitrator.

Letter, Thomas J. Wharton in Jackson, Miss., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1850 October 7

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ALS. 1p. Concerns the Miller case and other legal matters. Wharton informs Burford that suit was brought upon both Miller claims in Hind County and invites him to Jackson to expedite collection of the money owed him.

Letter, Thomas J. Wharton in Jackson, Miss., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1851 October 22

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OALS. 2pp. Concerns the Miller case and other financial metters.

Letter, Thomas J. Wharton in Jackson, Miss., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1852 January 30

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ALS. 2pp. with envelope. Discusses the Miller case.

Letter, Thomas J. Wharton, Jackson, Miss., to David Burford, Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1852 February 26

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ALS. 3pp. Discusses on the Miller case.

Letter, Thomas J. Wharton in Jackson, Miss., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1852 July 21

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ALS. 2pp. Concerns the Miller case and the action being taken against the O.D. Johnston estate. The business with Miller is closed with Burford to pay the court costs. Burford will extend credit to Miller with Miller's recent acquisition of forty to fifty slaves as collateral.

Letter, Thomas J. Wharton in Jackson, Miss., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1852 November 8

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ALS. 2pp. Concerns payment of note due Burford by Miller and other financial matters. Wharton forwards Miller's request for an extension on the payment.

Letter, Thomas J. Wharton in Jackson, Miss., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1853 January 29

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ALS. 2pp. Concerns Miller's first payment on the note held by Burford.

Letter, Thomas J. Wharton in Jackson, Miss., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1853 August 24

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ALS. 2pp. Concerns the action against the Johnston estate and request for extension by Miller.

Letter, David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., to Thomas J. Wharton in Jackson, Miss., 1855 December 20

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ALS. 2pp. Demands that Wharton collect the balance due him by Miller. Burford adminishes Wharton for his delay in this and other matters.

Letter, Thomas J. Wharton in Jackson, Miss., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1856 April 15

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ALS. 2pp. with envelope and enclosure. Wharton sends Burford the amount due him by Miller out of Wharton's own pocket. Miller has left the region, so the balance is not collectable.

Financial account, 1856

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D. [enclosed in above]. A financial account of the balance owed Burford by Miller less 5% service fee as previously agreed.

Letter, J.T. Swayne in Memphis, Tenn., to David Burford in Dixon Springs, Tenn., 1856 May 7

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ALS. 2pp. Concerns the purchase of a slave for Burford. A sixteen year old boy was bought for $425.00 and although he was stricken with rheumatism was able to work and was improving in health.