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1870 Southern Census Takers
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Craig Kilby <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:35:12 -0400
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There were plenty of literate and educated people of color in 1870.

Craig

On Oct 28, 2010, at 9:14 AM, JEFFREY D SOUTHMAYD wrote:

> Seems unlikely since the vast majority of slaves were illiterate and
could neither read nor write.
> 
> 
> JDS

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