Letter from John Chew to Samuel Chew (1737-1809), November 14, 1796

Item

Title

Letter from John Chew to Samuel Chew (1737-1809), November 14, 1796

Description

Regarding manumissions; John advising his brother that he has asked Mr. Price if he could "part with Mike for 10 years." He advises his brother that he has applied for Mike's brother to be sold.

African American people mentioned:
Mike & Mike's brother

Identifier

18394

Type

text

Creator

Chew, John

Date Created

11/14/1796

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

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Item sets

Chew Family Papers