Journal And Letters Of Philip Vickers Fithian 1773-1774 : Kessinger Publishing : 9781436704724 : 1436704723 : 13 Jun 2008 : The book ""Journal And Letters Of Philip Vickers Fithian 1773-1774: A Plantation Tutor Of The Old Dominion"" is a collection of writings by Philip Vickers Fithian, a young man from New Jersey who traveled to Virginia in 1773 to work as a tutor on a plantation. The book includes Fithian's journal entries and letters to his family and friends, providing a unique perspective on life in colonial Virginia.Fithian's writings cover a range of topics, from his experiences teaching the children of the plantation owners to his observations on the customs and culture of the South. He also writes about his interactions with enslaved people on the plantation, providing insight into the complex relationships between masters and slaves in the pre-Revolutionary era.The book is edited and annotated by Hunter Dickinson Farish, who provides historical context and background informat