George Stannard letter to F. W. Tilton, 1850.

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George Stannard letter to F. W. Tilton, 1850.

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This handwritten letter from George Stannard of Louisville, Ky., is addressed to F. W. Tilton, Esq., (his brother-in-law) of New Orleans, and is dated Saturday, 8th June, 1850. Stannard writes that a servant of his, named Smith, wishes to be sold or otherwise moved to New Orleans where Smith's wife is located. Other comments are made about the acquisition and ownership of slaves. The letter then takes a lighter and more personal tone, and reference is made to Tilton's wife, Caroline Stannard Tilton, as well as several other individuals and events.

4 p. (1 folder)

Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library

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Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library

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Stannard, George Jerrison, 1820-1886

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Frederick William Tilton (ca. 1821-June 6, 1890) was a successful New Orleans businessman and philanthropist. He was born and educated in New Hampshire, son of Timothy Tilton and Clarissa Wheeler. He moved to New Orleans, La., in 1838, married Caroline Stannard, and amassed a fortune in the import business. He supported the Confederacy financially from within New Orleans, and then from Europe. Although most of his property was seized, he rebuilt in the postwar years. He and Caroline had no child...

Tilton, Caroline Stannard.

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Tilton, Frederick William.

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