Letter from Aaron and Maria Haynes in Jacksonville, Alabama, to Henry A. McCartney in Oquawka, Illinois.
The letter gives details about family members, the education of the Haynes children, and economic difficulties. The writers also discuss views on slavery: "Your intimations in your last letter relative to your ever saying anything to me or us, upon the subject of slavery or abolition is entirel...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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| Summary: | The letter gives details about family members, the education of the Haynes children, and economic difficulties. The writers also discuss views on slavery: "Your intimations in your last letter relative to your ever saying anything to me or us, upon the subject of slavery or abolition is entirely new to us, never having heard as we recollect one word of your sentiments upon the subject--and if we had it would not interrupt our minds if you should differ with us upon that subject as we allow all persons to enjoy their opinion free & independantly [sic]. We are as well acquainted with the evil of slavery as those that live in a free state but the evil is amongst us and time only will determine the result." |
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