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September 21 . Levi Morrell ALS to "Dear wife"; Port de France [sic], Martinique.

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Box 5
Abstract:
Gold prospector in a party of 8 writing home to his wife about his travels and plans. Commenting on the long Pacific voyage from San Francisco and other delays, "as there is no direct line running." Has gone through Cuba, Jamaica, and "several of the West india isles," and anticipates another eight days to reach Cayenne before heading another 500 miles inland. "we have leased four thousand acres of mining land from a French company for 3 years we give them one fifth of what we make they furnish us 10 slaves at 10 cents pr day." Requests mail be sent to "Cayenne, French Guiana, South America," but the group may have been travelling to Suriname based on the distance inland, notation of "South America," and the mine leasing happening there.
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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