The article includes even more detail about the exchange between Davis and Ben concerning the land. Ben is depicted as not only a respected slave, but as Davis’ private secretary, right-hand man, and friend. According to this source, Ben sought out a personal meeting with Abraham Lincoln resulting in the president granting Ben Union protection of the plantations. It even goes so far as to say Jefferson Davis attend and spoke kindly of him at Ben Montgomery’s funeral, saying, “I have had in my life many true and faithful friends, but none more faithful the he whom this day we have laid to rest.” 1 Overall, an extremely idyllic narrative of a master and slave. However, not all historical records are in agreement with George’s
The article includes even more detail about the exchange between Davis and Ben concerning the land. Ben is depicted as not only a respected slave, but as Davis’ private secretary, right-hand man, and friend. According to this source, Ben sought out a personal meeting with Abraham Lincoln resulting in the president granting Ben Union protection of the plantations. It even goes so far as to say Jefferson Davis attend and spoke kindly of him at Ben Montgomery’s funeral, saying, “I have had in my life many true and faithful friends, but none more faithful the he whom this day we have laid to rest.” 1 Overall, an extremely idyllic narrative of a master and slave. However, not all historical records are in agreement with George’s