Box 2

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Regarding Margaret's illness; a request she come home to the healthier air of England along with Charles; discussion of Glen's education in England; James's health.

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Announcing Margaret and Thomas' forthcoming voyage to England; James Bullock's imprisonment; Drayton's hopes he will pay what he owes, likely through the sale of his slaves.

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Regarding annuity from Nicholas to Mr. Glen.

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Regarding transport of horses and rice with Mr. Sharp; progress of rice and cotton planting.

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Writing from New York, Charles Sr., instructs his son to return home, surmising he has outstayed his welcome with the Swifts at Falmouth.

Scope and Contents Regarding a storm; his proposed travels to Charleston (from Savannah); instructs Charles not to have "any more little strifes [sic] with Mr. Hughes," to wait until Hughes "cools down" and then remind him that Charles III is "master on the place," to allow Hughes to manage the plantation but not to "treat him as an equal"; details what crops and quantities are to be sent to him; instructs Charles III to survey land around the existing plantation (for possible future purchase); inquires about...

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Regarding Turner, overseer, and his future employment; accusations from the white community that Turner is conniving with the slaves; Caldwell prohibited from entering the estate; a warning to protect the slaves from Caldwell when the work near his property.