Thomas Jackson Signature

Passionate Abolitionist and
Witness to the American Civil War

THE ENTIRE COLLECTION


Caleb Slater Letters and Related Documents

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Caleb Slater
1789-1877
Caleb Slater was the son of Charles Slater and also the first cousin of Thomas Jackson, the main author of this collection of historical letters.
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1820 Invoice
1820-09-18

Earliest Letter

A good example of old fashioned business courtesies.

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1829-10-29

Caleb Slater with Grandson, Charles Lincoln Slater

Here are two pages from a historical collection of photos of the town of Eastwood near the family rope walks. (Written by Mrs Elsie Machin, mother of one of the Ambassadors.)

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1836-09-13

Invoice for purchase of Hemp + surprise gift

Also reflects the family’s strong religious faith as reflected in attitude to death. Speaks of son Charles working as carpenter.

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1837-02-14

Example of business correspondence

Then, as now, vendors recognize the influence of giving presents to the family of the buyers!

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1876-10-21

Caleb buying building land

Towards the end of his life, Caleb seems to investing in more land.