Box 5

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The papers of Anna Maria (Campbell Hickman) Otis Mead Chalmers (1809-1891) and her family offer a deep look into a 19th century American family with a sharp focus on enslaved and formerly enslaved persons. The collection documents the life of a young, widowed woman, Anna Maria Mead Chalmers, who was the granddaughter of General William Hull (1753-1825). She was a mother of four children and became a businesswoman in Richmond, Virginia. She was a writer, an editor of the Southern Churchmen,...

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Other cousins may be included in this correspondence including McLellans and Clouds.

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Other cousins may be included in this correspondence including McLellans and Clouds.

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Letter from the Hickman's accountant, Joseph Bacon, that Othello "Tillo" Freeman, who was enslaved by the Hull and Mead family, was removed from the Mclellan household (sister of "Ann" Nancy Binney Hickman) and was being boarded at Mr. White's. He writes that Tillo cannot do any work,is not well, and needs medical attention. Mr. White wants more money to board and take care of him.

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Letter from Anna Maria Otis Mead Chalmers describing her memories of her grandfather General William Hull to her cousin James Freeman Clarke. Mrs. Chalmers recollects that her grandfather required Othello "Tillo" Freeman who they enslaved to be present in Church.

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Enslavement, letters from former enslaved people, and information about African American schools, and teaching African Americans to read the bible

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In her last will and testament, "I direct that my old servant Othello Freeman, be supported from my estate, in such manner as my said executrive, may think proper."

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Includes unidentified letter to Anna Maria Mead Chalmers about her being honored as a teacher, and her treatment of "Tillo".

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Enslavement, letters from former enslaved people, and information about African American schools, and teaching African Americans to read the bible

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One page argument for the Southern Planter's claim that they need the Freedmen to labor their crops. Author unidentified, undated.

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Blair writes that the bond agreement was for him to keep Jordan until October when servants would be returning from the Springs, but he will return him if she needs his services.

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Letter written by "Old William" who was the carriage driver for Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers. He writes to Mrs. Chalmers after the death of Mr. Chalmers about his fondness for them.

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A note signed "Massing Bird" to [Frances] E. Meriwether asking to buy a horse. His son has taken his horse so he needs to buy one.

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Mr. Potter says that he has heard good accounts of the school. No details are included.

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Enslavement, letters from former enslaved people, and information about African American schools, and teaching African Americans to read the bible

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Letters about starting the school, procurement of teachers,letters from parents, and examinations.

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Letters and notes about purchase of the newspaper and maintaining its operation.

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Papers related to raising money and operating a charity hospital for children in Richmond, Virginia

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Correspondence of the Mead family, Meriwether family, George H. Geyer and others describing camp life, skirmishes and battles, and officers, including General Stonewall Jackson, General Longstreet, General Braggs, General McLellan, and General Grant

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Correspondence of the Mead family, Meriwether family, George H. Geyer and others describing camp life, skirmishes and battles, and officers, including General Stonewall Jackson, General Longstreet, General Braggs, General McLellan, and General Grant