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Bill of sale for purchase of female enslaved person, Juliette, by Henry Shaw in 1836. Image is of back of record. See PHO2020-0028.
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Bill of sale for purchase of enslaved person, Jim, by Henry Shaw in 1852. Back of record. Jim was most likely the unidentified male captured with Esther, her two children, and Mary Meachum in their bid for freedom in May of 1855. See PHO2020-0040.
1852 |
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Receipt of payment to bounty hunter, Bernard Lynch on behalf of Mr. Moreland and Shaw for information, tracking, and return of their escaped slaves (Sarah and her child). Dated June 17th, 1854 and signed by a S. Meloin.
1854 |
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Receipt from bounty hunter, Bernard Lynch to Henry Shaw itemizing costs incurred boarding captive enslaved persons, Sarah and Esther. Costs incurred arresting Esther and her subsequent sale to John D. Fondren of Vicksburg for $350. Dated July 30th, 1855. See PHO2020-0044.
1855 |
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Engelmann Botanical Club. April 1971. Arboretum
1971 |
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Sassafras growing along the Mausoleum fence. Color magic lantern slide.
1909 |
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Henry Shaw by Shakespeare in Park - Illustrated in Tower Grove Park Book, 1883 page 44.
1883 |
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Friends of the Garden picnic at the Arboretum in 1963
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While a young merchant in St. Louis Shaw began buying enslaved persons in the 1820s. In 1850 Shaw owned nine and by 1853 eleven; 1860 census records list eight enslaved persons. As with the 1850 census, their names were not listed. Please see the historical timeline for more information.
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