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Charles Lewellyn Letter, October 20, 1847
The overseer indicates between 15-40 slaves have been sick with chills and fevers. The cotton harvest is coming along slowly. It is uncertain whether enough meat will be available to supply the plantation.
Charles Lewellyn Letter, September 28, 1847
The overseer describes a poor state of health on the plantation, including himself. A Mr. Nelson is mentioned as having lost 10 servants. The plantation is harvesting cotton and corn.
Charles Lewellyn Letter, July 31, 1847
The overseer expresses his disappointment after receiving a letter from Paul Cameron criticizing him for shipping wet cotton to market (accusation of false packing at market). He describes the condition of various crops and assures Paul he did not…
Paul Cameron Letter, December 9, 1847
Paul writes his father about the health of family members and members of the "family of slaves," some of whom have pneumonia and underwent "blistering" as a form of treatment.
Paul Cameron Letter, November 8, 1847
Paul writes to his father in Raleigh, noting he has received his father's letter from Virgil. Paul is relieved to hear his father has been "set free" from the "negro disease" involving chill and fever. Paul relays the health of family members, then…
Paul Cameron Letter, November 6, 1847
Paul writes to his father who is visiting Virginia, noting his concern about his father's fever and chill while riding in a rail car. Paul notes he will send a "boy" with butter and articles for his father's arrival back in Raleigh. Paul discusses…
Paul Cameron Letter, September 28, 1847
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 Cameron Letter, November 18, 1845
Paul writes home to his father from his new plantation property in Greene County, Alabama, noting his journey from North Carolina to Alabama took one week. Paul describes the health of slaves and a process of inspection. Paul indicates slaves are…
Paul Cameron Letter, January 4, 1845
From his new plantation in Alabama, Paul writes home to his father in North Carolina. The business negotiation of payment for 1674 acres of land in Greene County is discussed (mortgage, note, interest). A slave named Edmund has died, others are well,…
Paul Cameron Letter, November 5, 1844
Paul writes to his father in Raleigh that he has just left his slaves beyond Boone's Station after spending two nights with them at the start of their march to Alabama. He has attempted to set up a system that will organize their encampments. Mr.…