Slavery

Scope and Contents These family letters span two decades of antebellum history and are an excellent source for social, cultural and economic information from that era. Slavery is discussed and the relationship between slaves and owners is revealed as the writer mentions family members, both white and African-American. Domestic violence is revealed in the letters from Samuel's children Betsy and John. Politics are also discussed as well as prices of crops in Missouri and North Carolina. The letters also...

Scope and Contents

This is a collection of purchased materials that relate to Madison County, Kentucky or the Civil War. It includes correspondence, military reports and legal documents. Mr. Williams has done extensive research on most items, and that research accompanies the item.