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John Lee replied to Rachel Palmer's discussion 'Memo on Lewellyn Essay' in the group Inquiring and Storytelling Using the Letters

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November 20

Rachel Palmer added a discussion to the group Analyzing the letters

Memo on Lewellyn Essay

Memo on Lewellyn Essay by Rachel Palmer The information about the hiring of Lewellyn came from a letter dated Dec. 7, 1844. The letter was written to Duncan Cameron from Paul Cameron. The amount of $600 paid to Lewellyn was also mentioned in Jean Br…

April 28

Rachel Palmer replied to Adam Faulkner's discussion 'Family Doctor' in the group Analyzing the letters

Adam, I also read the letters mentioning Dr. Ring and Dr. Moore. It is interesting that the overseer CL didn't bring them that often. I wonder why (the cost, the overwhelming number that were ill)? Neat topic!!

April 19

Rachel Palmer replied to Jeffrey Probert's discussion 'Slaves' in the group Analyzing the letters

Jeff, I know there is some background info. on this purchase in the book. Rachel

April 19

Rachel Palmer replied to Abbey Heilmann's discussion 'Tony, Old Tony, Anthony' in the group Analyzing the letters

My guess is Anthony is the one in the fight, but not sure either. It s strange that CL handcuffed them over the fight though. He didn't admit anyway to being very strict. He said in one letter that he didn't whip Mlton when he got back, but did late…

April 19

Rachel Palmer replied to Rachel Palmer's discussion 'Charles Lewellyn' in the group Analyzing the letters

Thanks Abby! I was going to let you know about Milton, but it seems everyone is finding him!!! Rach

April 19

Abbey Heilmann replied to Rachel Palmer's discussion 'Charles Lewellyn' in the group Analyzing the letters

12/7/1844 letter from P. Cameron to Duncan Cameron describes Lewellyn, claiming he was an overseer on a plantation in VA. Hope this helps :)

April 19

Rachel Palmer added a discussion to the group Analyzing the letters

Charles Lewellyn

Attached is my analysis of the letters Charles wrote to Paul. The common themes are farm operations, sickness, and rain.

April 19

Rachel Palmer replied to John Lee's discussion 'Letters being read' in the group Analyzing the letters

I would like to look at the following Letters 1847-1-7 William Hams 1846-12-20 William Piper 1846-10-22 Thomas Bennehan 1846-11-5 through 1847-12-5 Charles Lewellyn

April 1

Rachel Palmer replied to John Lee's discussion 'Letters being read' in the group Analyzing the letters

I would like to look at the life of Overseers at Stagville. I'm not sure if I will look at an individual Overseer or their lifestyles. Rachel

April 1

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Analyzing the letters

Find here analysis of the letters focused on the people mentioned in the letters and the conditions of their lives. This group work was completed by students in ECI 727A Digital history and Social Studies, Spring semester 2009 at NC State

April 1