Bidspirit auction | TWO PRE-CIVIL WAR LETTERS FROM

TWO PRE-CIVIL WAR LETTERS FROM A SOUTHERN PLANTER - Both are ALS, from J.C. Nash of Huntsville, Alabama to Stephen C. Shaw of Parkersburg, (West) Virginia, dated Oct. 15 and Nov. 9th, 1845. Both include typical friendly content, talking of family, work, etc. The November letter takes a grim turn when Nash talks of money trouble and considering getting a ”Deed of Trust on a family of Negros...” because he doesn't want to sell them as ”they are selling for less than ever was known here.” (SS26) Condition: Light toning and scattered staining; both have fold lines with some losses and separations This lot can be shipped in-house. Please contact us for a quote to pack and ship this lot. All lots may also be picked up in Gallipolis. Please see our Shipping Policy.