Question: “How does one feed the men, women, and children?”

Bolzius:

“From September to March, their food is commonly potatoes and small unsalable rice, also at times Indian corn; but in summer corn and beans which grow on the plantations. Men, women, and children have the same food…. This corn they must crack themselves in iron mills. Instead of corn, they may receive Indian beans, which are planted among the corn, and at certain times potatoes… If they have benevolent masters, or prove themselves loyal, they may receive a little meat a few times a year… They love to eat meat, and sometimes roast mice or steal meat. Some have permission to catch fish on Sundays. But in Carolina many have to plant their own food and also earn their few clothes by Sunday work (Bolzius 1750:235–236, 259)”