"Still nobody can sell me down the river..." (And whip us.) At least not in a fair fight!!!!
True and that is about the only difference in the two positions. Wonder if it is even feasible to estimate how many times that did or did not happen?
I was making a comparison of the actual jobs as asked by Perry. You know a slave didn't farm year round don't you? Still there is plenty of winter work when the crops are in, but that idea of picking cotton 24-7-365 just ain't so.
I am sure the little fellow will grow up to be a fine outstanding man. Congrats on your family addition.
GP