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Plantation life

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Nicholas Bryar Massenburg daybook

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0374
Abstract

Nicholas Bryar Massenburg, planter of Franklin County, N.C., owned Woodleaf and Egypt plantations. In this daybook, Massenburg describes weather conditions, social activities, and sales of land and equipment. Yearly lists of enslaved people, their ages and overseers are also included.

Dates: 1852 - 1861