Title: Robert M. Barton Letter regarding Slave Purchase

Date/Date Range :   1847 October 24

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection consists of a letter written by Robert M. Barton of Greeneville, TN, on October 24, 1847, to his brother of Readyville, TN. He writes that he must buy or assist in the buying of a slave for a friend with a sick wife. The letter also contains family information.

Call number: MS-2664

Repository: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Aquisition Information:

This collection was purchased by Special Collections in March 2004.

Access Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Copyright:

The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.

Preferred Citation:

[Identification of Item], Robert M. Barton Letter regarding Slave Purchase, MS-2664. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Collection consists of a single folder.

No biographical information could be found.

This collection contains a letter, dated October 24, 1847 and written by Robert M. Barton to his brother, that consists primarily of information about their family. Barton writes that he will buy, or assist in the buying of, a slave to give to a man named James, whose wife is sick and who is staying at Barton's father's house. He says, "I have determined it my duty at all hazards to purchase a Negro, or assist James in purchasing one. I think it my duty to do so."

• Barton, Robert M.
• Slavery -- Tennessee.
• Greeneville (Tenn.) -- History.