Felix Johnson papers, 1848-1862.

Creator: Johnson, Felix, fl. 1848-1862.
Collection number: 3000
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Abstract: Papers of F. Johnson, Stewart’s Creek township, Surry County, N.C., consisting of Kimbro Thompson’s letter of transfer, 1848, from Mt. Airy Baptist Church, signed by Johnson as clerk, and two warrants for slaves sentenced to be whipped for stealing, 1862, sentence executed and recorded by Johnson as constable.

Repository: Southern Historical Collection

Collection Highlights: Included are two warrants from 1862 for the arrest of blacks accused of stealing and sentenced to be whipped.