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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, February 13, 1846
The overseer describes general slave health, that he received supplies and has not found any mules to purchase, and that he will begin sowing oats when land dries.
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, July 10, 1847
The overseer describes the condition of various crops, including cotton injured by rain. A few slaves in poor health are mentioned.
Charles Lewellyn Letter, July 26, 1846
The overseer describes the condition of crops, mentions sending for guns, and lists a few sick slaves and a new son born to Diley.
Charles Lewellyn Letter, July 3, 1845
The overseer discusses plantation crops, getting assistance from Cameron family friend Mr. Ruffin's slaves, birth of a mule, slave health, and supplies received.
Charles Lewellyn Letter, July 31, 1847
The overseer expresses his disappointment after receiving a letter from Paul Cameron criticizing him for shipping wet cotton to market (accusation of false packing at market). He describes the condition of various crops and assures Paul he did not…
Charles Lewellyn Letter, July 7, 1846
The overseer discusses sent letters with Paul, allowing one to track the length of time to receive a sent letter in 1846. Several sick slaves are named, a supply of cloth is received, and the general health of crops is relayed.