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WILLIAM POLK PAPERS, #604, 1840-1867
Business and legal papers of Polk, a planter of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and of his wife, Rebecca Lamar Polk. Much of the collection relates to estates held by Polk's in-laws. Included are an appraisal of Jefferson J. Lamar's slaves; slave bills of sale; and two letters concerning the purchase of slaves (1857- 1860).
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