Comments on: August 1 – Robert Carter Appreciation Day

By: jimmiraybob

jimmiraybob — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:14:40 +0000

I agree with respect to a comparison. I only mentioned Jefferson’s limited attempts as an illustration – probably not needed in retrospect.

I’d never heard the story of Robert Carter before and was wondering if and how so many people could be helped with the transition. It is impressive.

Thanks.

By: Warren

Warren — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:26:29 +0000

The slaves were freed gradually and he allowed them to set up homes on his lands and made various provisions for them.

RE: Jefferson – he only emancipated two slaves, relatives of Sally Hemings, during his life and at least one of them had to purchase his freedom. At his death, he emancipated only 5 slaves and did make some provisions for them. However, the rest of the slaves were sold to other slave owners. There is no comparison between the actions of Carter and those of Jefferson.

By: jimmiraybob

jimmiraybob — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:18:18 +0000

Do you know if Carter made other provisions for after they were emancipated, maybe stipulated in the will? Could the emancipated slaves stay on as paid workers? Was there any effort to help provide an education?

I believe that Jefferson, while not emancipating all, did make provisions for some of his slaves that were to be emancipated in order to provide some measure of security after the emancipation following his death (as stipulated in his will).

By: jimmiraybob

jimmiraybob — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:14:40 +0000

I agree with respect to a comparison. I only mentioned Jefferson’s limited attempts as an illustration – probably not needed in retrospect.

I’d never heard the story of Robert Carter before and was wondering if and how so many people could be helped with the transition. It is impressive.

Thanks.

By: Warren

Warren — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:26:29 +0000

The slaves were freed gradually and he allowed them to set up homes on his lands and made various provisions for them.