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[18]55 December 30 . L. A. E. Messinger ALS to Geraldine; [Baconham?].

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Box 4
Abstract:
Comments on travels to Quicksburg and [Baconham?], being delayed in Kentucky on account of illness. Symptoms of fever, chills, bloody flux, and using calomel as medicine. Describes Dr. Moore's farm near Harrodsburg, [Kentucky?], his livestock, and how his "family consists of about twenty persons white and black." Notes African American servants' Christmas celebrations. "...having great times in music and dancing and various other sports and jollification together with receiving their christmas gift from their Master and Mistress." Includes recipes for [Jenny?] Lind cake, corn bread, and hair oil.
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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