Department of the Treasury: National Archives, 1861-1864
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Scope and Contents
Includes general records regarding Port Royal area land and cotton confiscated by the Union Army, also includes information regarding appointment of a general agent over Sea Island cotton and employment of slaves with paid wages. Some documents discuss religious and educational instruction of freedmen by northern missionaries and philanthropists and lists the names of some freedmen who purchased land in the area.
Dates
- Creation: 1826-1889
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Material is in English
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Extent
From the Collection: 8.5 linear feet (2 archival boxes, 5 record cartons)
Repository Details
Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository
Contact:
125 Bull Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
843-953-7608
averyresearchcenter@cofc.edu
125 Bull Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
843-953-7608
averyresearchcenter@cofc.edu