Indenture of enslaved man George to Lawrence Garrits, September 20, 1762

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Title
Indenture of enslaved man George to Lawrence Garrits, September 20, 1762
Description
Indenture of enslaved man George to Lawrence Garrits by Benjamin Chew, for 17 years. This legal document binds George to Lawrence and guarantees he will provide George with sufficient clothing, food, lodging, washing, etc and teach him the art of farming for the full term of 17 years.

Signed in the presence of John Chew and Alex Wilcocks.

African American people mentioned:
George
Type
text
Creator
Chew, Benjamin
Date Created
9/20/1762
Format
manuscript
Is Part Of
Chew family papers (2050)
Spatial Coverage
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Subject
Slavery--United States--History |Chew family |Pennsylvania--History
Extent
2 pages
Language
eng
Rights
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Item sets
Chew Family Papers

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