Manuscript Database

Creator/Title

Bodley Family. Papers. 1773-1939. 9.33 cu. ft.

Call No.

Mss. A B668e 73

Content

In his 7 July 1864 letter, Wm. Bodley writes that his family's servant had run away after a Black regiment paraded in Louisville; Ann Bodley relays the story of an uncle who recaptured 4 slaves in a 26 Aug. 1864 letter; after he threatened to enlist them, they swore they'd work harder than ever.

Subject Heading

United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Participation, African American