In August of 1865, a Colonel P.H. Anderson of Big Spring, Tennessee, wrote to his former slave, Jourdon Anderson, and requested that he come back to work on his farm. Jourdon — who, since being emancipated, had moved to Ohio, found paid work, and was now supporting his family — responded spectacularly by way of the letter seen below (a letter which, according to newspapers at the time, he dictated). #AmericanCivilWar #History #Slavery #JourdonAnderson
over 1 year ago
For a follow up on what happened to Jourdon after the war, be sure to check out this link: http://kottke.org/12/02/what-happened-to-the-former-slave-that-wrote-his-old-master
misternizz over 1 year ago