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Charles Lewellyn Letter, June 1, 1845
The overseer discusses plantation crops, getting assistance from Cameron family friend Mr. Ruffin, grass and lice in the cotton, corn needing rain, a dead mule, slave health keeping some from working, and slave Molly's child dying.
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 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, November 8, 1845
Paul writes home to his father from a road trip to Alabama, relaying details of the trip involving stagecoach and steamboat. Paul was displeased to share a coach with "negroes" en route from Atlanta to Chehaw. Paul refers to counties he saw in "new…
Paul Cameron Letter, November 27, 1844
Paul writes from Mr. Ruffin's place in Marengo County, Alabama, to his father in Raleigh, that he has negotiated purchase of an 1100-acre plantation in Greene County, three miles from a landing, from a Col. Armistead, paying $17.50 per acre. The…
Paul Cameron Letter, September 5, 1844
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…