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1860 September 14 . John D[avid] Ray ALS to L. R. Ray; Newman, [Coweta County, Georgia].

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Box 4
Abstract:
Overseeing cotton picking at their father’s plantation. Attended a party hosted by the masons, where he “saw all the girls” and relays their love for his brother. Having issues with the “Culbrut men”, including an altercation where he shot at one. Reports on their father’s declining health and their mother missing him. Brief mention of travel plans to Nashville. Mentions of cruelty to enslaved workers, punishments for stealing wheat, and attempts to run away/self-emancipate. “... all the negroes talk about you they say you are a great deal better to them than I am I have whip[p]ed nearly all of them sinse I have be[e]n her[e].”
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Collection

African American and African Diaspora collection, 1729-1970 (majority within 1781-1865)
Total components 346
Items available online Online 252
Last indexed 2024-08-05