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Reed, Michael

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Ledger detailing the daily activities of those who were slaves to Michael Reed. Names of those enslaved include Jack, Dan, Ed, Gim/Jim, Johan, Gorge, Abe, Little Gim/Jim, Bill, Luce, Bet, Sal, Lizzy/Lizey, Nelee[?], Ike, and Johan. Activities include working with cotton and corn, ginning, herding, clearing, "house," "sick," chopping, fodder, and "nothing." On the last page, some quantities and the name "Josiah P. Gates."[46] p. ; 13 x 20 cm.
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Keywords

  1. Business, Economics And Finance
  2. Enslaved People
  3. Reed, Michael, 1777 1859
  4. Robertson Colony
  5. Slaver
  6. Slaves
  7. Social Life And Customs Slavery

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