Augusta County: W. J. D. Bell to John McCue, April
21, 1860
Summary:
Bell responds to an advertisment "by a gentleman of your Town" to hire out a
slave.
W. J. D. Bell
1860
Apr 21 1860
Staunton
Dear Sir
I see a negro Black Smith advertised by a gentleman of your Town, which hand I would like to hire for the balance of this year I want a smith that under Stands country work & particular Horse shoing.
pleas inquire as to his qualifications price &c and let me hear as Soon as you can
Yours with respect
W. J. D. Bell