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Fulwar Skipwith, Montesano, near B,on Rouge to St. George Tucker, 1810 June 29

 Item — Box: 30, Folder: 1
Identifier: id279610

Scope and Contents

Thank you for your kindness to my wife. I have been unappy since my arrival in this country. This is nothing but wild woods. If Mrs. Skipwith's Negroes arrive soon, this land can be profitable in the production of cotton. The steam saw mill is running. I have received the mill and land in lieu of what he owes me. Am being taught planting. The people of this Spanish province are prepared and would annex themselves to the neighboring American territory of Orleans. I hope to settle my family here by next spring. I met Bolling Robertson while in New Orleans.

Dates

  • Creation: 1810 June 29

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Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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