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Kimberley Thurston replied to John Lee's discussion 'Working with the documents - Infering and corroborating evidence about life for slaves (Activity III)'

Childbirth How was childbirth handled on the plantation? Summarizing: 1) These are letters from Lewellynn to Cameron. 2) I read 6 letters. The first tells that Lewellynn is chopping cotton. He is working on the plantation and keeping up with his wo…

September 14

Kimberley Thurston replied to John Lee's discussion 'Working with documents - Contextualizing historical information about life for slaves (Activity II)'

This is a letter in the form of an interview from Doc Edwards explaining his life as a slave on the plantation. The letter begins with Doc Edwards explaining his history and the origin of his name. He then explains that he lived in the Cameron house…

September 14

Kimberley Thurston replied to John Lee's discussion 'Working with documents - Summarizing historical information about life for slaves (Activity I)'

Oct. 20, 1844 (3rd Paul Cameron Letter) This is a letter to his father explaining that he is stuck at home due to the weather and the death of Abner’s child. He is trying to travel to Person and Hillsborough. He thinks he will be ready to go on Fri…

September 14

Kimberley Thurston is now a member of Plantation Letters

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September 7