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Slavery

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

John S. Barret Journal

 Collection
Identifier: SC 00082
Scope and Contents

Journal of John S. Barret, plantation owner in Alabama.  Barret writes extensively about his farm, weather conditions, crop harvests and livestock.  Some entries record hunting opportunities and their results.  One page lists all of the slaves born to his plantation since 1802 and the woman they were born to.  Another entry records the sadness of the untimely death of his friend, William Aylett.

Dates: 1814-1850