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  • Tags: Report illness

Moses and Henry [enslaved] to William Pettigrew
Letter from slaves (Moses and Henry). Moses asked advice from master about how to proceed, and Henry mentioned that most had recovered from the measles.

Moses and Henry [enslaved] to William Pettigrew
Letter from slaves (Moses and Henry) reporting progress on the farm. Wet and freezing weather delayed work. Henry mentioned measles were gone.

Moses and Henry [enslaved] to William Pettigrew
Letter from slaves (Moses and Henry). Moses reported digging and asked master to send news and instructions (they hadn't received a letter for 4 weeks). Henry mentioned one slave who was still ill (not with measles).

Moses and Henry [enslaved] to William Pettigrew
Letter from slaves (Moses and Henry). Moses reported digging and asked master to send news and instructions (they hadn't received a letter for 4 weeks). Henry mentioned one slave who was still ill (not with measles).

Henry, Moses [enslaved] and Malica White [white neighbor] to William Pettigrew
Letter from slave (Moses, Henry, and Malica White) mentioning news on the farm, illness, purchases made

William Henry Thurber [enslaved] to Miss DeRosset
Letter from slave (William Henry Thurber) reporting news about people and illnesses

William Henry Thurber [enslaved] to Miss DeRosset
Letter from slave (William Henry Thurber) reporting news about people and illnesses
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