170. James B. Heyward to (unknown) -- November 12, 1861
Title:
170. James B. Heyward to (unknown) -- November 12, 1861
Date:
1861
Creator (Personal):
Heyward and Ferguson families, 1806-1923
Description:
Letter from James B. Heyward to an unknown recipient carried by one of his overseers, C. R. Hains, who is reporting for duty. In his letter, James protests the conscription of plantation overseers into the Confederate army claiming they "have large numbers of negroes under their charge" and that "in his absence the timid become panic struck and the bold mischievous." He also argues that the overseers "by means of espionage know every thing that is going on" and that well run plantations can better provide supplies to the war cause. 4p. November 12, 1861.