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Charles Lewellyn Letter, November 28, 1847
161 bales of cotton have been packed, 52 head of hogs have been killed, 6 slaves are sick, and the long-ailing slave Caroline has finally died.
Charles Lewellyn Letter, September 28, 1847
The overseer describes a poor state of health on the plantation, including himself. A Mr. Nelson is mentioned as having lost 10 servants. The plantation is harvesting cotton and corn.
Charles Lewellyn Letter, May 1, 1847
The overseer indicates the cotton and oat crop is growing well, corn not so well. Potatoes have been planted. The plantation has 180 hogs and just received 75 barrels of pork in supplies.
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, February 9, 1847
The overseer indicates cotton has not been shipped due to back orders at the landing, corn land is ready for planting, and the runaway slave Milton has not been heard from and is probably on his way to North Carolina.
Charles Lewellyn Letter, January 8, 1847
The overseer indicates supplies of pork have been received from Paul Cameron, the slave Milton has run away, and the slave Henderson died before his medicine could arrive.
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.
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 18, 1845
Paul writes home to his father from his new plantation property in Greene County, Alabama, noting his journey from North Carolina to Alabama took one week. Paul describes the health of slaves and a process of inspection. Paul indicates slaves are…