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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 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, June 15, 1847
Cotton has been injured by lice and worms. Corn and oats are favorable. A few named slaves are ill, including Liddy with a "grass fever."
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, August 1, 1845
The overseer describes two dead slaves named Old Peter and William who died of congestive fever and colick respectively, many other slaves sick, putting up fodder, a good corn crop, and an indifferent cotton crop.
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…
Paul Cameron Letter, September 28, 1847
Paul writes to his father from his North Carolina plantation Fairntosh. Paul's sister Mildred is referenced as sick and receiving treatment in Philadelphia. Paul corrects his father's misinformation that North Carolina's Governor Morehead has died.…
Paul Cameron Letter, October 20, 1844
Paul writes to his father in Raleigh, reporting the child of a slave named Abner has died, detaining him from his business. Paul finalizes plans to move some slaves in Person County, North Carolina, to a new plantation in Greene County, Alabama.…
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…