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− | Within are the names of the several slaves who were of sufficient age to have been Taxable & Tytheable, where location I wish to | + | Within are the names of the several slaves who were of sufficient age to have been Taxable & Tytheable, where location I wish to ascertain whether in Campbell. Franklin or Floyd as the County & poor rates varied in said Counties - Please extend out opposite to their names where they were kept. - |
− | Also ascertain from the Clerks of Franklin & Floyd the amo [amount] | + | Also ascertain from the Clerks of Franklin & Floyd the amo [amount] assessed to each tytheable for County & Parish levies for the several years from 1837 to 1848 inclusive. - and send to me as soon as practicable. - For some of the years succeeding 1837 up to 1843, I find no separate assessment in my Commr. books in the name of "Martha Watts," and presume the slaves belonging to her were included in your fathers list. - Such may have been the case with there in Franklin & Floyd. - and by separating them as I desire, the number properly chargeable to her may become [at?]. |
Very truly | Very truly | ||
− | Geo. | + | Geo. W. Dabney |
E.W. Saunders Esq | E.W. Saunders Esq | ||
Rocky Mount | Rocky Mount |
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Sir Within are the names of the several slaves who were of sufficient age to have been Taxable & Tytheable, where location I wish to ascertain whether in Campbell. Franklin or Floyd as the County & poor rates varied in said Counties - Please extend out opposite to their names where they were kept. - Also ascertain from the Clerks of Franklin & Floyd the amo [amount] assessed to each tytheable for County & Parish levies for the several years from 1837 to 1848 inclusive. - and send to me as soon as practicable. - For some of the years succeeding 1837 up to 1843, I find no separate assessment in my Commr. books in the name of "Martha Watts," and presume the slaves belonging to her were included in your fathers list. - Such may have been the case with there in Franklin & Floyd. - and by separating them as I desire, the number properly chargeable to her may become [at?].
Very truly Geo. W. Dabney
E.W. Saunders Esq Rocky Mount