What relationship did jourdan Anderson and col Anderson have in the past?

Jourdan Anderson was formerly enslaved by Col. Anderson, who was his owner before the Civil War. After gaining his freedom, Jourdan Anderson wrote a letter to Col. Anderson in 1865, addressing his past experiences and expressing his thoughts on being free. The letter highlighted the complex dynamics of their relationship, marked by the power imbalance of slavery and Anderson’s newfound autonomy after emancipation.