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David W. Cugell collection

 Collection
Identifier: Modern-MS-46

Abstract

A collection of Civil War material donated by Dr. David W. Cugell. Materials include a printed form deed, completed in manuscript, from New Orleans, Louisiana, dated April 8, 1862, authorizing Marx Kaufman's sale of Lucy Anne, a 17-year old enslaved girl, to Henry Levy. The collection also includes paper money (11 Confederate bills and 2 United States bills) and a U.S. Treasury check made out to the Zeltner Bros. for the sum of 10 cents, dated July 27, 1884.

Dates

  • Creation: 1861-1884
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1862 - 1864

Creator

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (2 folders)

Title
David W. Cugell collection, 1861-1884, (bulk 1862-1864)
Status
Catalog Record Only
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

Contact:
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Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512