Very interesting history of the Island and the relief of the slaves.
I did not realize that Savannah, Georgia is only a few miles south of the Island. In 1962 my late husband and I stayed in a beautiful cottage in the centre of town. It was owned by my parents' friends who visited their home in Chelsea, London for many Seasons. We were greeted in Savannah by a delightful aged Black "Nanny". who showed us around the home, gave us an excellent lunch and suggested that perhaps we would like to have an afternoon "Nap" before the somewhat large evening dinner with "lots of guests arriving to meet us." Now I completely forget the owners’ names, but when trying to find their home in a tiny hidden lane, we noticed their name on many "Advertising Boards". All around the city. Eventually we met the owners who greeted us as "Long lost Family". Later "Nanny" asked me if I would like to change my clothes for the evening, "Miss Susan" is about your size, and always leaves some suitable dresses in the cupboard in your bedroom. I was just wearing a cotton frock, thankfully Husband wore his only pair of decent trousers and a good shirt! When travelling for 3 months in various weather changes, we packed very lightly and carefully! Plus carrying a rolled up tent etc: in our 1 year old station wagon.
Their Family owned at least half of Savannah, also the two largest manufacturing companies in the whole of Georgia. It was quite the evening and we made a couple of good friends who visited us, once we returned to Ottawa a year later. It was only 5 years ago that I received their last Christmas Card. I have to check my Mother's address Directory to find the name and their country Mansions address.
Memories galore! Good night.
S
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