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1850 March 4 . W. M. Shaw ALS; Vandalia, [Illinois].

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Box 4
Abstract:
"Southern born and bred" man looking to settle in Iowa or Illinois, noting good agricultural prospects. Had considered settling in Tennessee, bout found it too costly to purchase a farm and enslaved workers. "I believe if any southerner can get along in a free state I can, for I am not afraid or ashamed to work & I believe that my children will be much better raised in that country." Will be moving with "two of our old negroes... I do not wish to sell them and they do not want to leave us so I shall take them along, of course when there they will be free but I have no fear of their leaving us, for they know that they would not be able to work enough to make their own living." Plans for their farm, including an orchard, crops, fowl, etc.
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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