Irreplaceable

[StandWaite]

I recently discovered a document that was hand written, this document is something I would like to trade or sell.

 

[tmh10]

I recently discovered a document that was hand written, this document is something I would like to trade or sell.

Sounds interesting. A little more info or a picture would be helpful. I like to look at the old documents.

 

[Dave Wilma]

If the document is old and genuine your first concern should be its conservation. Light is the biggest enemy so get it off the wall or a table top, after you get a good quality photo, digital if possible. Handle it with gloves to avoid oils from your own hands. Next get some professional advice on a good home for the artifact such as an acid-free container. A polypropylene sleeve is good too.

 

[StandWaite]

Thank you for the advice, pertaining to the care and preservation of the documents.
I have had these documents authenticated, and preserved.
In 1993, I dismantled a log cabin in North Carolina, under the floor boards, I found a leather wallet with a slave role, and special orders to round up slaves for the militia, in Randolph county, North Carolina.
Also several other documents from 1852 to 1873.
Thank you

 

[Bob Owen]

I recently discovered a document that was hand written, this document is something I would like to trade or sell.

Well? Not knowing what you have I'll bid $5.00!

 

[Lazy Bayou]

I'll beat Bob's bid and offer you $10.00

 

[damYankee]

I wrote a letter today, by hand! Let the bidding begin!

 

[Lazy Bayou]

I wrote a letter today, by hand! Let the bidding begin!

Bidding will close before he gets your letter...

 

[StandWaite]

One document states, for all slaves to be rounded up, for the purpose to fight and defend the great state of North Carolina, signed Zebulon Vance.
I will pass on your, generous offers.

 

[Freddy]

So Vance was governor of NC from 1862 to 1864 to 1865 and then again in 1876. If the documents are authentic perhaps you can make photocopies so they can be researched for authentication. Sounds very interesting!

I read that Vance's last duty before the war ended was to move all of NC state papers for safekeeping.