Caroline Clark searching for her parents George and Lettie Clark

MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my father and mother. I was sold at the courthouse Pittsylvavania county, Virginia. My mother was Lettie, and father George Clark. I had sisters, Tempie and Martha Ann. Sister Tempie was sold when I was about ten years of age to a trader. Sister Martha Ann and I were sold to Martin Auze, who took us to Alabama, where sister was sold to Tom Jenkins. We were separted [separated] and I was taken to Texas by Martin Auez. My brothers were Jesse, Adam, Charles and Orange, one sister was Adlina. They were all left with my mother when I was sold. My mistress was Elizabeth, my master Gustin Clark. After freedom I took my first owner's name, Clark. Address me at No. 130 Travis street, Houston Texas.

CAROLINE CLARK.

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