The ignorance of the slave, as seen in the case of "Big Sally," is common wherever chattel slavery exists. The difficulties created in the domestic circle by the presence of beautiful slave women, as found in Dr. Gaines's family, is well understood by all who have ever visited the valley of the Mississippi.
The play, no doubt, abounds in defects, but as I was born in slavery, and never had a day's schooling in my life, I owe the public no apology for errors.
CHARACTERS REPRESENTED.
Dr. Gaines, proprietor of the farm at Muddy Creek.
Rev. John Pinchen, a clergyman.
Dick Walker, a slave speculator.
Mr. Wildmarsh, neighbor to Dr. Gaines.
Major Moore, a friend of Dr. Gaines.
Mr. White, a citizen of Massachusetts.
Bill Jennings, a slave speculator.
Jacob Scragg, overseer to Dr. Gaines.
Mrs. Gaines, wife of Dr. Gaines.
Mr. and Mrs. Neal, and Daughter, Quakers, in Ohio.
Thomas, Mr. Neal's hired man.
Glen, slave of Mr. Hamilton, brother-in-law of Dr. Gaines.
Cato, Sam, Sampey, Melinda, Dolly, Susan, and Big Sally, slaves of Dr. Gaines.
Pete, Ned, and Bill, slaves.
Officers, Loungers, Barkeeper, &c.
