Letter, 1778 Oct. 29, William Ancrum to Marlow Pryor

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Letter (29 October 1778) from William Ancrum (1722-1808) to Marlow Pryor, overseer, regarding the state of the plantation after flooding, the amount of provisions Pryor has after the flood, the estimates on what indigo crops will survive the flood and the need to keep the indigo dry, and the clothing needs of the slaves.