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376. HILLYER FAMILY PAPERS

ca. 350 items, ca. 1790-1860 , microfilm (M-209)
Letters between Asa Hillyer of Connecticut and his sons. Most of the correspondence is with his son Shaler of Poplar Grove, Georgia. The social comment mainly concerns Georgia. Included are a slave bill of sale; a "Cotton Book" listing the number of pounds picked by each hand; and a list of slaves "Freed by Abe Lincoln's Proclamation."
(Acc. 2130)