Letter from Dr. B. R. Thomas to his ex-wife, Martha B. Thomas.
In the letter Dr. Thomas discusses issues with the enslaved people in his home. He explains that he wants to resolve the situation peacefully and that he has no intention of harming Martha: "John I believe was influenced to run away by Matilda...I could have had Matilda hanged for attempting to...
| Format: | Electronic |
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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| Online Access: | http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/5350 |