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Dr. Ring Letter, September 23, 1846
Dr. Ring asks Paul Cameron if he would be willing to ship his cotton via Captain Oliver's landing instead of Candy's Landing. He also discusses treating four slaves and the death of one healthy 50 year old male slave named Limon who collapsed…
Thomas Bennehan Letter, October 22, 1846
Thomas has returned to N.C. from Philadelphia where the Cameron's have taken Mildred for medical attention, and he writes back to the Camerons that their Doctor Haywood in Raleigh is concerned his care was perceived as unprofessional. Thomas…
Charles Lewellyn Letter, October 31, 1847
100 bales of cotton have been packed, and storage charges for cotton at the landing have been paid for in corn. The overseer lists 100 head of hogs, small in size, to be used for meat. 17 slaves are sick, Lewis with a congestive chill.
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, 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, 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, November 8, 1846
The overseer indicates 200 bales of cotton have been picked, a few slaves are sick, and the slave Aggy had an [abortion].
Charles Lewellyn Letter, November 3, 1846
The overseer indicates 175 bales of cotton have been picked, 2500 bushels of corn cribbed, a few slaves are sick, and the slave Sally gave birth to a son.
Charles Lewellyn Letter, September 21, 1846
The overseer informs Paul that the slave Old Simon died of a congestive chill, a doctor was sent for but could not help, and slaves are dying on other plantations as well. He mentions several other sick slaves, and indicates they have packed 50 bales…
Charles Lewellyn Letter, August 18, 1846
The overseer describes the health of several named slaves, indicates the cotton crop is poor, and that fodder, oats, and hogs have been stacked. A slave named Mary gave birth to a girl.