by John M Harrison. 1938. 

The document discusses the tragic story of a family affected by slavery, detailing the loss of young Robert and his brother William, as well as the efforts to recover slaves sold in New Orleans by a deceitful overseer. It also highlights aspects of frontier life, including the ownership of a Bible and hymn-book by Gideon Harrison, countering stereotypes of frontiersmen. Additionally, it mentions the Land Lottery of 1805 and the orphans of Armor's District, providing context to their lives and struggles.