William Douglass, "Providence Forge " New Kent County, Virginia to his cousin Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia, 1783 March 8

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Identifier: id177824

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Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Refers to writing to his relatives in Jedburgh, Scotland ; discusses plans for "building and repairing on the Hill;" refers to difficulty in finding carpentrs, "particularly Negroes which are ...all engage d to work..."; recommends Mr. Vaughan as a possible carpenter with Negroes to build; refers to birth of a son; other business news.

Dates

Creation: 1783 March 8

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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