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From Cambridge, Palfrey maintained a close interest in the welfare of his slaves.

In fact, as the time for their departure approached, his solicitousness increased.

Should any slave change his mind and request to leave earlier, Giffen was to provide passage at once.

When a sailing date of March, 1845 was finally established, Palfrey made sure that the Negroes would have comfortable quarters in New Orleans and aboard ship.

Giffen assured him that the captain and his mate had personally promised to treat the Negroes with consideration.

Palfrey was also concerned about the question of what wage to pay for their labor throughout 1844.

The plantation was sold in January, 1845, and Palfrey thought the new owner ought to pay his people two months' wages.

Giffen suggested fifty dollars as fair compensation for a year's work ; ;

the new owner at Attakapas declined to enter into any philanthropic arrangement.