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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…
Charles Lewellyn Letter, May 30, 1847
The cotton crop has been injured by insects, with corn and oats favorable. Hogs are growing slowly. A few slaves are sick, and a Dr. Moore has diagnosed the slave Fanny with dropsy of the chest.
Charles Lewellyn Letter, October 22, 1846
The overseer indicates slaves in good health except Caroline and Fanny Johnson with dropsy, being tended by Dr. Ring. 160 bales of cotton out, 100 sent to the landing for shipping.
Charles Lewellyn Letter, June 25, 1846
The overseer describes the condition of several crops and mentions the general health of several named slaves, including two sick children and Eaton who has seen a doctor for dropsy.