Yazoo County MsArchives Photo Document.....Lamb, Jonathan Letters March 19, 1839 And Envelope 1839
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Letter
Date: 	March 19, 1839
From:	George W. Terrell , (1803-1846), in Benton, MS
To:	Captain Jonathan Jackson Lamb  (abt. 1795 – 1848 or 1849), Paris, TN
RE: 	Terrell is alerting Lamb that it has been advertised that there will be 
a sale by the sheriff on 1 April 1839 of some of Lamb’s “negroes” for debts.

Donated:	From the collection of Laura Conrad White Stettbacher (1936-), 
2nd great-granddaughter of Jonathan Lamb
Transcription, formatted: Laura Byers Stettbacher Van Ness (1961-)
Last updated: 	19 Jan 2022

Cover:
Addressee:		Capt Jnoth Lamb    Paris     Tennessee
Hand stamped: 	BENTON MAR 20
Postage mark:		2

Transcription, Letter:
		Benton March 19th 1839
My Dear Capt.
		I suppose you have received McS___ 
letter informing you that 10 or 1_ of the negroes have 
been levied on by the sheriff and marshal. The 
Marshal first levied for Bick’s debt_ then the 
sheriff for old Carman’s and they have nearly one 
half[?] the negroes off the place_ I know not yet 
how many, as I have just got here, and have 
not been out yet. If you have not started 
down, set out immediately, and I will endeavor 
to keep off the sale, until you get here, and probably 
it can be prevented. It is extremely distressing to 
my feelings, but as I cannot prevent, it is useless 
to indulge unavailing regrets on the subject. Such 
an accumulation of debt upon me at once, has 
placed it out of my power to do anything. 
You are aware however, that they cannot deprive 
you of the possession of the property_ It will be best 
however for you to hurry down as fast as possible. 
They are advertised to be sold on the first Monday in 
April . I will endeavor to have it postponed_ and 
think from a conversation I have just had with 
the sheriff, he will do so.
		Your friend
			GW Terrell


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