When former slave Jordan Anderson was asked to come back and work for his old master, he replied with a deadpan letter asking for 52 years’ back pay as proof of good faith. The letter has been described as a rare example of documented ‘slave humor’ of the period. Below is Jourdon Anderson’s Letter. GalleryWhen former slave Jordan Anderson was asked to come back and work for his old master, he replied with a deadpan letter asking for 52 years’ back pay as proof of good faith. The letter has been described as a rare example of documented ‘slave humor’ of the period. Below is Jourdon Anderson’s Letter.
‘Victorian Child’ photo I found in an antique shop. I fell in love with how awkwardly perfect this photo is. I would really like to learn more, but I don’t know where to start. Gallery‘Victorian Child’ photo I found in an antique shop. I fell in love with how awkwardly perfect this photo is. I would really like to learn more, but I don’t know where to start.
My great-grandmother and her friend Sherry in 1969. On the back, Sherry wrote: “Brenda, always remember our fun times together, from one crazy thing to another.” GalleryMy great-grandmother and her friend Sherry in 1969. On the back, Sherry wrote: “Brenda, always remember our fun times together, from one crazy thing to another.”