Letter from Benjamin Chew Jr. to Samuel Chew (1737-1809) January 8, 1808

Item

Title

Letter from Benjamin Chew Jr. to Samuel Chew (1737-1809) January 8, 1808

Description

Discusses stock loss and securing places for men named Tom and Joe. Mentions the Embargo Act (passed December 1807, affecting placement of slaves.)

African American people mentioned:
Tom & Joe

Identifier

18426

Type

text

Creator

Chew Jr., Benjamin

Date Created

1/8/1808

Format

manuscript

Is Part Of

Chew family papers (2050)

Spatial Coverage

Chestertown (Md.)

Subject

Slavery--United States--History |Chew family

Extent

2 pages

Language

eng

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Item sets

Chew Family Papers