Benjamin Chew Jr. to Samuel Chew, December 13,1804

Item

Title

Benjamin Chew Jr. to Samuel Chew, December 13,1804

Description

Letter from Benjamin Chew Jr. to Samuel Chew primarily detailing poor health of his mother. Also mentions "a Spanish war against Britain", including $20 million of treasure captured in Lima. Mentions "marked" feelings of Sweden towards "The Little Emperor." Letter ends with reference to a woman named Betsy Cooke, a potential slave, who was "afflicted with a sore breast."

Identifier

19176

Creator

Chew, Benjamin, 1758-1844

Date Created

1804-12-13

Format

manuscript

Is Part Of

Chew family papers (2050) | Box 57 | Folder 1

Spatial Coverage

Chestertown (Md.)

Subject

Slavery--United States--History |Chew family |Carriages and Carts

Extent

3 pages

Rights

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Item sets

Chew Family Papers