Letter from Mary Ann and Alex Hall at Sand Hill, Alabama, to their son, Alex ("Ellick").
In the letter, begun on September 22, Mary Ann Hall discusses widespread pneumonia in the area, especially among the slaves: "Every negro on the place has had second or third attack of fever. At one time Dick was the only one on the place to cook - wash dishes - wait or table or do anything els...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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| Summary: | In the letter, begun on September 22, Mary Ann Hall discusses widespread pneumonia in the area, especially among the slaves: "Every negro on the place has had second or third attack of fever. At one time Dick was the only one on the place to cook - wash dishes - wait or table or do anything else. The milking and washing had to go undone...There was never so much sickness known in the country before...Dr Boykin told me that he rode over fifty miles and visited 72 patients...War - Pestilence - Famine They seem to be going together." She also mentions the high cost of medication and supplies. The letter is completed by her husband, Alex, on October 11. He sends updates about illness among family members and acquaintances. A transcription is included. |
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