Letter from Benjamin Chew Jr. to Samuel Chew (1737-1809) December 22, 1807

Item

Title

Letter from Benjamin Chew Jr. to Samuel Chew (1737-1809) December 22, 1807

Description

Benjamin discusses concern for situation of, and securing places for, "my Black People". Names two women, Teeny and Phillis, and children. Includes discussion of sending Phillis' 12-year-old daughter to William Pearce to provide childcare.

African American people mentioned:
Teeny, Phillis, Phillis' 4 children including 12-year-old daughter 

Type

text

Creator

Chew Jr., Benjamin

Date Created

12/22/1807

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