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1. Letter to James Anderson from George Washington Parke Custis, June 26, 1806

Notes:: Letter to James Anderson, manager of the White House Plantation from George Washington Parke Custis, the grandson of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington, from Mt. Washington. The letter concerns the management of the properties, sale of livestock, and the behavior of one of the slaves.
Date Created:: 1806-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries

2. Inventory of slaves on the Jeffries Plantation, ca. 1851

Notes:: Inventory of property possibly drawn up as part of the settlement of the estate related to the Jeffries Plantation. Inventory lists eighty slaves by first name arranged by families. Information regarding their ages, years of birth or death, and in some cases remarks as to their household status or health is given. Also listed is a memorandum of cleared land owned by Mr. Jeffries.
Date Created:: 1851-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries