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Uncle John. He was another of the slaves that Mr. Ogle Tayloe took from Maryland to the Windsor Plantation.  He died there recently at the age of ninety-two.

Uncle John. He was another of the slaves that Mr. Ogle Tayloe took fro...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Uncle Moses.  "Uncle Mose" Robertson was another of the Maryland-born slaves of Mr. Ogle Tayloe, and his history is like that of "Uncle Jim."  He was ninety years old when the picture was taken.

Uncle Moses. "Uncle Mose" Robertson was another of the Maryland-born ...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Uncle Isom. - An old black and white photo of a man

Uncle Isom. - An old black and white photo of a man

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Uncle Dick.  He was another of the slaves of Ogle Tayloe, and at eighty-two, is still on the Windsor Plantation, whither he was brought early in life.

Uncle Dick. He was another of the slaves of Ogle Tayloe, and at eight...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Aunt Lucy.  She is the oldest of the former slaves at Hermitage Plantation, being nearly one hundred.  The cabin shown is also one of the oldest.

Aunt Lucy. She is the oldest of the former slaves at Hermitage Planta...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Set to me, Miss Flora."

Set to me, Miss Flora."

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Rector's Study by Rev. Mr. Glennie and his assistants, when they were doing so much for the uplift of the negroes.

Rector's Study by Rev. Mr. Glennie and his assistants, when they were ...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Slavery in America; [Women and children from Africa in the Southern States].

Slavery in America; [Women and children from Africa in the Southern St...

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Windsor plantation; [View of African American women working in the cotton field.]

Windsor plantation; [View of African American women working in the cot...

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Crispus Attucks first martyr for America.

Crispus Attucks first martyr for America.

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Wm. Edouard Scott; Artist and portrait painter, famous for his "Death of Crispus Attucks" and "Sherman's March to the Sea".

Wm. Edouard Scott; Artist and portrait painter, famous for his "Death ...

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When the strife ended with the surrender of the armies of the South, thousands of negroes, though slaves no more, lingered with their former masters, working with them and sharing their misfortunes.

When the strife ended with the surrender of the armies of the South, t...

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Aunt Phebe. - Public domain portrait print

Aunt Phebe. - Public domain portrait print

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Crispus Attucks, the first martyr of the American Revolution, King (now State) Street, Boston, March 5th, 1770.

Crispus Attucks, the first martyr of the American Revolution, King (no...

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Rather than go out into the unknown, they [the former slaves] chose to stay with those [their former masters]whom they had come to know as friends and protectors.

Rather than go out into the unknown, they [the former slaves] chose to...

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Tomb of Plowden Weston.  Mr. Weston built the chapel that bears his name.  He sleeps near All Saints' Parish Church - so near one may imagine he hears the services he loved so well.

Tomb of Plowden Weston. Mr. Weston built the chapel that bears his na...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Aunt Jonas.  She is Drualla Jones, aged ninety-four, and was the slave Thomas Ferrell.  She and two others were the only old slaves I found who were not loyal to their owners.  During the war she tried to burn her master's house.

Aunt Jonas. She is Drualla Jones, aged ninety-four, and was the slave...

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Overseer's house, Hermitage Plantation. ; Ruins of slave hospital, Hermitage.

Overseer's house, Hermitage Plantation. ; Ruins of slave hospital, Her...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Mary Harris. - Public domain portrait print

Mary Harris. - Public domain portrait print

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As I raised it slowly, gently, bitter tears rushed to my eyes."

As I raised it slowly, gently, bitter tears rushed to my eyes."

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All Saints' Rectory.  Built for Rev. Alexander Glennie, now the house of the Rev. Mr. Galbraith, who is continuing the religous instruction of the negroes.

All Saints' Rectory. Built for Rev. Alexander Glennie, now the house ...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Rice fields from the Avenue of Live Oaks, Caledonia Plantation.

Rice fields from the Avenue of Live Oaks, Caledonia Plantation.

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Weston Chapel, Hagley Plantation, Waccamaw, S. C.  One of the most notable chapels of the South, in which religious instruction was given to slaves.  Graves of slaves are shown in the foreground.

Weston Chapel, Hagley Plantation, Waccamaw, S. C. One of the most not...

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Cynthia Wooten. - A black and white photo of a woman

Cynthia Wooten. - A black and white photo of a woman

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Uncle Jim.  Uncle Jim Lawson was born in Ward County, Maryland, the slave of Mr. Ogle Tayloe.  He was taken to Alabama twenty years before the war and placed upon the Windsor Plantation, where he still lives and works for Judge William H. Tayloe.  He is ninety-four years old.

Uncle Jim. Uncle Jim Lawson was born in Ward County, Maryland, the sl...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Murriah Flood.  Born a slave of Mrs. Thomas Harrison, Faunsdale Plantation.  After the war, she went to Washington with her husband, where she had an unhappy experience.  She returned to Faunsdale and is now nurse to her former mistress's great - grandchildren.

Murriah Flood. Born a slave of Mrs. Thomas Harrison, Faunsdale Planta...

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Types of present day Negro women, Hermitage Plantation. ; The "Quarters" at Hermitage Plantation.

Types of present day Negro women, Hermitage Plantation. ; The "Quarter...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Valentine's Recumbent Statue of General Robert E. Lee.  In the Chancel of Chapel of Washington and Lee University, at Lexington Virginia.  Beneath the statue is the mausoleum in which rest the bodies of General Robert E. Lee, his father Light Horse Harry Lee, of Revolutionary war fame, his son General George Washington Custis Lee, a major - general in the Confederate States Army and President of Washington and Lee University, 1870 to 1897, and other members of the Lee family.

Valentine's Recumbent Statue of General Robert E. Lee. In the Chancel...

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The fruits of arbitrary po[w]er, or the bloody massacre, perpetrated in King Street Boston on March 5th, 1770, in wh[i]ch Messrs: Saml: Gray: Saml: Maverick Iames Caldwell.  Crispus Attucks.  Patrick Carr were killed....

The fruits of arbitrary po[w]er, or the bloody massacre, perpetrated i...

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Aunt Betty.  She was the slave of Mr. Walker, at Faunsdale, and was the cook for Rev. Mr. Harrison, Rector of St. Michael's.  The picture, taken in Aunt Betty's home, shows a typical cabin interior.

Aunt Betty. She was the slave of Mr. Walker, at Faunsdale, and was th...

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See Brudder Brown - whose saving grace would sanctify a quarter race - out on the crowded floor advance to 'beg a blessin' on dis dance'."

See Brudder Brown - whose saving grace would sanctify a quarter race -...

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Aunt Charlotte.  "Aunt Charlotte Anne" Lawson, is one of the Windsor Plantation characters.  She was the slave of Captain Henry Tayloe, and was eighty years old when the picture was taken.

Aunt Charlotte. "Aunt Charlotte Anne" Lawson, is one of the Windsor P...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Uncle Gus.  A Confederate Veteran.

Uncle Gus. A Confederate Veteran.

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Aunt Ann.  Ann Austin was the slave of Samuel Pitts, Uniontown, Alabama.  She was eighty-nine years old when the picture was taken.

Aunt Ann. Ann Austin was the slave of Samuel Pitts, Uniontown, Alabam...

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Faith Memorial Chapel.  Built by Rev. Mr.Guerry after the war.  Services are held on Sunday, and during the week there is school here for Negro children.

Faith Memorial Chapel. Built by Rev. Mr.Guerry after the war. Servic...

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Live Oak Avenue, Caledonia Plantation.

Live Oak Avenue, Caledonia Plantation.

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Caroline Lawson.  Judge Tayloe's "Black Mammy," standing on the "gallery" of the plantation house.

Caroline Lawson. Judge Tayloe's "Black Mammy," standing on the "galle...

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Uncle David.  Hertford, North Carolina.  "Obah de ribah I soon mus' go, Weary ob waitin' fro all dis woe; An' when my journey is ended, I know Dat de Good Shep'ahd will open de do'."

Uncle David. Hertford, North Carolina. "Obah de ribah I soon mus' go...

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Interior of Weston Chapel.  The ceiling and pews are of cypress.  Arches add to the dignity.

Interior of Weston Chapel. The ceiling and pews are of cypress. Arch...

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Aunt Phebe Collins.  Religious services of the emotional order are held in her house.

Aunt Phebe Collins. Religious services of the emotional order are hel...

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Set to Yo' Pahtn'hs, Shocktumaloo."

Set to Yo' Pahtn'hs, Shocktumaloo."

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Resting at her own fireside.

Resting at her own fireside.

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Aunt Africa.  "Ise gwine t' heah dem heabenly ban's An' feel de tech of de ole-time han's Dat long hab passed away."

Aunt Africa. "Ise gwine t' heah dem heabenly ban's An' feel de tech o...

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All Saints' Parish Church.  At Waccamaw, S. C., where Rev. Alexander Glennie was Rector from 1832 to 1866.  His remains lie in the Parish church yard.

All Saints' Parish Church. At Waccamaw, S. C., where Rev. Alexander G...

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General Robert E. Lee's office.  " Probably no spot in the South is possessed of such a wealth of impressive traditions as is this now disued little room underneath the Memorial Chapel.  It was here that the Hero of the South presided as head of Washington and Lee University, and today one can see his pens, his books and his letters just as he left them when he left the little office forever."

General Robert E. Lee's office. " Probably no spot in the South is po...

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Uncle Tom" Brown. - An old black and white photo of a man with a cane

Uncle Tom" Brown. - An old black and white photo of a man with a cane

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Uncle Major.  He was the slave of Colonel Pollard, of Greenville, North Carolina, and was the companion and bodyguard of his master in the Civil war.

Uncle Major. He was the slave of Colonel Pollard, of Greenville, Nort...

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Interior of All Saint's Parish Church.  Showing on each side the gallery built for the slaves.

Interior of All Saint's Parish Church. Showing on each side the galle...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

A Pray - House. - A black and white photo of a small house

A Pray - House. - A black and white photo of a small house

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Uncle Jack.  Who lives on a plantation at Faunsdale.  He wears his hair braided in pig-tails and declares that he "dunno what Marse Lincoln meant settin' ol' folks free.  Dis darky's hea't is jes pahboiled wid woe."

Uncle Jack. Who lives on a plantation at Faunsdale. He wears his hai...

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Aunt Charlotte. - An old black and white photo of a woman standing in front of a fence

Aunt Charlotte. - An old black and white photo of a woman standing in ...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after