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                Tony Morgan

He was a slave in Alabama.He was born in Danville Kentucky about 1779. Tony was interviewed by Jim Thomas in October 1 1884.He was 105 years old.In his interview he recalls working as a wagoner in the American vs British war.Tony talks about how the British surrendered in November 6.George Washington visited Frankfort.He talks about how he was among many slaves.He says that the night that the American troops were attacked by Indians, the defenders had been sleeping.He also says the Indians retreated with scalps and a few negro prisoners.Morgan recalls carrying mail from Alabama through the state and Mississippi.

        I think Tony is very lucky for he is 105 and is still alive although his life was not worth living for he was a slave.

                     

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