Bibb family. Papers, 1760-1887.
Mss. A B581 27
Documents dated 19 September 1864 and 8 December 1866 concern the enlistment of Peyton Bibb, slave owned by John B. Bibb, and compensation to Bibb for the enlistment of Washington.
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Participation, African American
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