[Letter from James Foster to Col. John Ambler]

Slavery Collection, 1709-1864

1826-11-02

Two-page letter from James Foster of Louisa [Virginia] to Colonel John Ambler of Richmond, Virginia, regarding the management of his plantation. Includes questions on clothing slaves and the treatment of Gilbert, a runaway from 'the mountains.'

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Mss Collection - Slavery Collection

Slaves--Virginia
Slavery--Virginia
Plantations--Virginia

Letters

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