Letter from Benjamin Chew Jr. to Samuel Chew (1737-1809) April 25, 1805

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Title
Letter from Benjamin Chew Jr. to Samuel Chew (1737-1809) April 25, 1805
Description
Discusses enslaved man Joe's letter requesting to go to Baltimore, stating that the only way he would agree is if Joe's wife's owner, Mr. Hollingsworth, purchases Joe as well. He asks his uncle what the "proper sum to ask for him" is.

African American people mentioned:
​​​​​​​Joe
Type
text
Creator
Chew Jr., Benjamin
Date Created
4/25/1805
Format
manuscript
Is Part Of
Chew family papers (2050)
Spatial Coverage
Chestertown (Md.)
Subject
Slavery--United States--History |Chew family |Pennsylvania--History
Extent
2 pages
Language
eng
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Item sets
Chew Family Papers

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