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William Piper Letter, December 20, 1846
In a brief note, the overseer Piper updates Duncan Cameron about ongoing plowing, fencing, and cleaning at Snow Hill plantation. Cotton has been sent to Henderson, NC, and flour to Raleigh, NC.
R. Ogden Letter, December 28, 1847
R. Ogden, representative of Mississippi bank in New Orleans sends further details to Duncan Cameron with regard to purchase of indebted Louisiana plantation in American Parish, Carroll. The plantation is generally described in terms of its animals,…
R. Ogden Letter, December 4, 1847
R. Ogden in New Orleans solicits Duncan Cameron to buy a 3500 acre Louisiana plantation up river from New Orleans, with the sale used to pay current owner's debts and mortgage. The condition of the plantation is generally described, its crop yield,…
John Moore Letter, July 26, 1847
Dr. Moore writes Paul Cameron regarding the health of two slaves Caroline and Fanny who are thought to have syphilis and dropsy respectively. Caroline and her mother deny she has had sexual relations. Dr. Moore shares the condition of cotton and corn…
James Ruffin Letter, August 27, 1845
In a reply to Paul Cameron, James Ruffin indicates that one month prior all of Paul's slaves (presumably in Alabama) were healthy and the crop was good. James is surprised to hear from Paul that slaves are sick, and recommends he not hire any doctors…
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…
Kenneth Rayner Letter, November 14, 1845
Rayner relays details of an 11-day journey from Raleigh to Maury County, Tennessee, involving railroads, stagecoaches, and horseback travel. Excellent insight into available roads, stagecoach routes, and terminus points at the time. On the first part…
Charles Lewellyn Letter, December 5, 1847
The overseer assures Paul that his cotton is safe at the landing, as Col. Tindal keeps guard at night. Cotton has been taken to both Candy's Landing and Wheeling Landing for shipment. Corn is being harvested, and a few slaves are listed as sick.
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.…