Gibson, Sarah (fl. 1848) to Randall Gibson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.058 Author/Creator: Gibson, Sarah (fl. 1848) Place Written: Live Oak Forest, LA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 September 1848 Pagination: 4 p. : address ; 27.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy
A house slave has become less of a favorite and was sent down to the fields. She discusses plans to dig a ditch to provide drainage near the house.
Excerpt:
"...Several of the negroes are complaining [of ill health] today. Old Sol has had more serious sickness...Bob became so little of a favorite in the house that yesterday Pa sent him to the field...
Some one of the family have written you I suppose of the great Taylor [Barbecue?] we see to have on the 21st. I think it probable the old General will get an invitation, which he may accept...."
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