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Charles Lewellyn Letter, October 26, 1847
The overseer has received a check from Paul Cameron and indicates some 100 bales of cotton have been picked, the supply of salt is adequate, and it is uncertain whether enough baggin or rope is available to supply the plantation. 17 slaves are sick.…
Charles Lewellyn Letter, May 21, 1847
The overseer describes injured cotton crop from grasshoppers, lice, and worms, condition of the corn and oats, slave Diley losing a child, and general slave health. He discusses whipping Milton for carelessness, mentions three slaves that work as…
Charles Lewellyn Letter, April 20, 1847
The overseer indicates corn had to be replanted, 300 acres of cotton planted, and supplies of pork received from the landing.
Charles Lewellyn Letter, February 27, 1847
The overseer indicates cotton is being shipped, he was unsuccessful in purchasing a mule at auction for $80, he is sowing oats, and supplies have not been received. The runaway Milton has not been heard from. He and another slave Tony were stealing…
Charles Lewellyn Letter, May 21, 1846
The overseer briefly mentions the condition of crops, the general health of a few named slaves, and lists supplies received from the landing for the plantation.
Charles Lewellyn Letter, April 4, 1846
The overseer describes planting and fencing, getting supplies from the landing, a doctor tending to a slave named Old York who is gravely ill, and general health of other slaves.
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…