I had not previously heard the definition of a planter , i.e., owner of at least 20 slaves. Could someone elaborate on this or refer me elsewhere if this subject has been previously discussed to exhaustion? And what is the definition of a plantation? # of acres, slaves, types of crops........ What is the definition of a manor? British, royalty........ "Farm" had a different meaning: "rented tract of land", as I understand it. Thanks - Judy Gabor ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html