Written by
Tupper, James, American
Subject of
Jordan, Samuel
State of South Carolina, American, founded 1788
Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
Date
November 23, 1864
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 14 × 8 1/2 in. (35.6 × 21.6 cm)
Description
This preprinted and handwritten form records the successful claim against the Confederate state of South Carolina for the death of an impressed enslaved man named Dick from dysentery on October, 26, 1862. Samuel Jordan, who enslaved Dick, was rewarded $750.00 by the government. The document is signed by James Tupper, the state auditor. The reverse of the paper reads "State of South Carolina / No. 342 / In the matter of the / claim of / Samuel Jordan / Report of the / State Auditor."
Transcription Center Status
Transcription Available
Place made
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Liljenquist Family Collection
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Documents and Manuscripts
Type
claims
Topic
Military
Slavery
U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
Credit Line
2014.44Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Liljenquist Family Collection
Object number
2015.222.9
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e3cfcd92-d58f-42c5-8121-5e5340f930bd

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