Title

I. de Courcy Laffan to Thomas Ritchie, 1841

ID

Mss. SI Laffan

Extent

1.0 Items

Scope and Contents

Letter, 1841 May 27, of I. de Courcy Laffan, Norfolk, [Va.] to [Thomas Ritchie, Richmond, Va.]. Laffan thanks Ritchie for introduction to "Brandon," Prince George Co., Va. and for hospitality of his daughter, Isabella H. (Ritchie) Harrison. Describes his inquiry into the living conditions of the slaves at Brandon which he found humane. He lists evils of slavery. 4 p. ; 18 cm.<p>

See also  Southern Women and their Families in the 19^th Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 08 in Swem Library’s microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68.<p>

Creators

Laffan, I. de Courcy

Ritchie, Thomas (1778-1854)

Subjects

Brandon (Prince George Co., Va.)

Harrison, Isabella Harmonson Ritchie, 1808-1898.

Plantation life--Virginia--History--19th century.

Slavery--Virginia--History--19th century.

Slaves--Virginia--Social conditions.

Genres

Correspondence

Languages

English

Administrative Information

Restrictions

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Rights

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Preferred Citation

Letter, 27 May 1841, of I. de Courcy Laffan to Thomas Ritchie, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Collection Material Type:

Papers