Letter, 1841 May 27, Norfolk, [Va.] to [Thomas Ritchie, Richmond, Va.].

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Letter, 1841 May 27, Norfolk, [Va.] to [Thomas Ritchie, Richmond, Va.].

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Laffan thanks Ritchie for introduction to "Brandon," Prince George Co., Va. and for hospitality of his daughter, Isabella H. (Ritchie) Harrison. Describes his inquiry into the living conditions of the slaves at Brandon which he found humane. He lists evils of slavery.

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Laffan, I. de Courcy.

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Ritchie, Thomas, 1778-1854

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Virginia journalist and politician. Publisher of the Richmond Enquirer. From the description of Letter to Andrew Russell letter [manuscript], 1839 June 18. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647893548 American editor and author. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Richmond, to Thomas Jefferson Randolph, 1840 June 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270655229 ...

Harrison, Isabella Harmonson Ritchie, 1808-1898.

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