An undated, unsigned fragment of a letter from an enslaved individual, presumably male, living in Richmond, Virginia.

As a child, the writer lived in Williamsburg, Virginia, owned by the Slater family. He refers to living in Williamsburg and being friends with Ludwell, who he used to carry around town on his back. He shares other memories of growing up in Williamsburg, including a fight he had with Amner Walker.

Other references in the letter suggest that he was perhaps owned by Mr. Slater and sent to Richmond to tend bar. He mentions Slater visiting Richmond to collect his monthly wages from the bar. The writer reports that the owners of the bar, who he characterizes as friendly, wanted to buy him but Slater refused their offer.

Towards the end of the letter fragment, the writer asks about people he knows from Williamsburg, including the Donnervill family and John Barlow's family. He also asks about [Lizzia] and Lizzie, and requests Lizzie write him. He provides his address in Richmond: "green st 1224".

Portions of this letter are missing, as evidenced by the truncated text at the top of the page.

A transcription of this letter attempted by the collection's donor is included with the original letter. This transcription has not yet been verified by SCRC staff.