| Abstract |
Correspondence in the collection consists of a single letter to Graham Robinson Shaw from a friend in Allentown, Pa., who discusses her views of chastity and marriage, her expected relationship to her future husband, the difference of attitudes in the North and South toward the Civil War, plans for living at Newton in Catawba County, N.C., and dissatisfaction with the administration of Republican governor Tod R. Caldwell. Of particular significance are slave records, which include the names of slaves and slave hirers, the price received, and a list of birth dates for family slaves. Legal papers include grants and deeds for land in New Hanover (later Pender) County, promissory notes, and warrants. Also included are a cipher book of George W. Bannerman; daybook of Daniel Robinson with entries pertaining to business activities; ledger of J. I. F. Shaw; and surveyor's field book. Many of the descriptions are for surveys in the Black River area of what is now Pender County. Also included is a tax list (1885) for Franklin Township in Sampson County, which contains names, race, land owned, and livestock, furniture, and equipment evaluations for all township residents. |
