A letter written by H. Tilman to his father Alfred Wardlaw discussing the prices of slaves. The names of the enslaved men and women are listed as Jacob, Amos, Delia, Charly, "Felix", Rose, Allen, Jackson, and Tyler. Refers to the enslaved as "negroes."
A letter from H. Tilman to his father Alfred Wardlaw discussing the arrival of slaves on their plantation as well as their usefulness in picking cotton. Refers to the enslaved as "negroes."
A letter from H. Tilman to his father Alfred Wardlaw discussing slaves refered to as "negroes." Also makes the notation of the hire of a new overseer named "W.B. Jones" and cholera affecting the cattle.
A letter from H. Tilman to his father Alfred Wardlaw discussing slaves refered to as "negroes." Also makes notations regarding hog killing and cotton picking.
A letter from H. Tilman to his father Alfred Wardlaw during the first year of the Civil War. The letter discusses directions on what to do with the writer's belongings should something happen to him.
A letter from H. Tilman to his father Alfred Wardlaw written during the first year of the Civil War. Makes notations regarding aspects of the war including the mention of "the Yankees."
