Maybe the following will help clarify the distinction. William Nelson wrote that his son Hugh converted one of his plantations to a farm for growing provisions instead of tobacco. John Adams wrote in Feb. 1777: "The Planters are those who raise Tobacco and the Farmers such as raise Wheat &c." This distinction seems to have been normal in 18th century Virginia. After all Nelson and Adams were there. HBG ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html