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  1. Charles Manigault Complains of Slave Labor in 1844 Journal
    date 1844map CHATHAM, Georgiatags African-Americans, Agriculture, Economy, Slavery

    For at least four generations, Charles Manigault and his family had owned plantations in the Island region of Chatham, Georgia and the Charleston District of South Carolina. In Chatham County, they invested a lot of money in growing rice, as did many planters across the lowcountry regions of both states. However, in 1844 Charles began to be slightly disgruntled with the labor production of his...

  2. A Call to the Free-Holders of Rowan and Davie Counties
    date June 22, 1844map DAVIE, North Carolinatags Economy, Government, Law

    People in town were gathered around a newspaper with the political platforms for the upcoming Presidential election. The candidate that seemed to care the most about the people of the county, especially the farmers was A.G. Carter. He had been the Senator here for twelve years so if he anything he had the experience to make the best politician. He promised to not burden people with taxes anymore...