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[Letter from Milcah Steele to Catherine Steele Ray, December 22, 1826]

Description: Letter from Milcah Gale Steele to her sister-in-law Catherine Steele. Milcah writes about 3 enslaved persons, Sam, Moses, and Dorcas. She discusses the possibility of acquiring Sam for the next year and having him as a pupil to Moses, but she worries it will not be possible. She thanks Catherine for sending them gifts and provides updates on family members, stating that James is sick with influenza.
Date: December 22, 1826
Creator: Steele, Milcah Gale
Partner: Nanticoke Historic Preservation Alliance
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