| John G. Imboden, "John G. Imboden to John H. McCue," November 13, 1859 Summary
White elite families made gifts of slaves, passing on slaves in wills or as inherited property in dowries.
EXCERPT:
"Staunton is pleasant now. The usual winter evening entertainments over a bowl of oysters and a few friends have commenced.
Week before last my father in law was here, & was invited out to several dinings & suppers. . . By the way the old gentleman
is disposed to do the liberal with me. He has given us 5 negroes, and the offer of as many more as we may be disposed to have."
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Location of original letter
McCue Family Papers (MS 4406), Box 3, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia
Points of Analysis to this Data:
 "White people in Augusta rarely discussed slavery openly and for the most part only did so under provocation when they hoped
to defend their institution."
Citation: Key = E052
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