Box 1
Container
Contains 1 Result:
B. P. Burwell, Sumter, Ala., to Frances K. Burwell Catlett., 1857 December 18
File — Box: 1, Folder: 65
Identifier: id108565
Scope and Contents
Moved to Texas where B.P. bought land on the Lavacca River. 260 acres of land with 100 enclosed and 70 in cultivation for $1500. Frank left yesterday. Not able to leave before February or March. Wish to send 1 or 2 Negroes and to hire someone to plant the crops so that profits will not be lost. Only 4 days travel to Indianola. Frank will live with Blair who is stock raising. Blair will give him $150 a year. Wishes to know the price of good plow boys from ages 12 to 15 and if Mr. Catlett...
Dates:
1857 December 18