A. Sidney Robertson, Iberville, Louisiana, to Juliana Dorsey, 1854 January 18

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Identifier: id164923

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Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Received her letter and will remit a draft to her in the amount of $183; had previously received a letter from Carter Couplandgiving the amount he [ASR] owed her in error; responded to Carter's letter and informed him that he [ASR] owes her $225.04; will send balance with the interest she desires in a short time; has had a good sugar crop this year and sent some to Louisville in the hope that he can get a better price there than in New Orleans; discusses the worth of one of her slaves and mentions the loss of one of his; has made up a barrel of syrup just for her; wishes John Couplandhad purchased the plantation he [ASR] had suggested as the value has increased dramatically. 3 pages.

Dates

Creation: 1854 January 18

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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