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Paul writes to his father in Raleigh, reporting the child of a slave named Abner has died, detaining him from his business. Paul finalizes plans to move some slaves in Person County, North Carolina, to a new plantation in Greene County, Alabama.…

Paul writes to his father in Raleigh, reporting he has contracted with a Mr. Laws to escort some of his North Carolina slaves to a new plantation in Alabama at $6-$7 "for each negro," contrasted with $10 "for each horse." He finds the price higher…

Paul writes to his father from his North Carolina plantation Fairntosh. Paul's sister Mildred is referenced as sick and receiving treatment in Philadelphia. Paul corrects his father's misinformation that North Carolina's Governor Morehead has died.…

Paul writes to his father who is visiting Petersburg, Virginia, discussing the health of family (teeth, gums, hair) and slaves with two medications given to slaves (calomel and ipecac). Paul bemoans not receiving promised letters from family member…