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Thursday, February 02, 2012

Letter from a Former Slave

An excerpt from a beautifully-written letter by former slave Jourdon Anderson to his old master:

Say howdy to George Carter, and thank him for taking the pistol from you when you were shooting at me.

Read the entire thing.

[HT: Eric Rodarte]
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2 comments:

  1. Eclecticity1:43 PM

    Saw this the other day. Wonderful. I had to wonder at the same time if our man really wrote the letter himself, in that his kids were just beginning to be educated themselves. I hope he did, but even if he didn't he has a damn good friend that helped him. Thanks. E.

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  2. Michael Wade1:51 PM

    E,

    I read one report citing the chance that he may have dictated the letter.

    Michael

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