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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.

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.

Letter from slaves (Henry and Moses) to master. Henry reports getting back to work since measles have nearly passed, and Moses mentions timber being cut and shipped off.

Letter from slaves (Henry and Moses) to master. Henry reports getting back to work since measles have nearly passed, and Moses mentions timber being cut and shipped off.

Letter from slaves (Moses and Henry) reporting progress on the farm. Wet and freezing weather delayed work. Henry mentioned measles were gone.

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).

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).