Benjamin Chew Jr. to Samuel Chew and John Chew, September 20, 1795

Item

Title

Benjamin Chew Jr. to Samuel Chew and John Chew, September 20, 1795

Description

Letter from Benjamin Chew Jr. to Samuel Chew and John Chew, begins by informing them that he "by accident" met his (does not specify which recipient's) former "servant" Solomon (possibly enslaved?), finding out that he now "attended" Major Smyth. The letter goes on to discuss land ownership between himself, Major Smyth, and a man named "Ruston". He then refers to the "distressing calamity in New York", following with the reassurance that "no contagion exists here" (Philadelphia), most likely referring to the yellow fever outbreak.

Identifier

19185

Creator

Chew, Benjamin, 1758-1844

Date Created

1795-09-20

Format

manuscript

Is Part Of

Chew family papers (2050) | Box 57 | Folder 5

Spatial Coverage

Chestertown (Md.)

Subject

Slavery--United States--History |Yellow Fever |Chew family

Extent

4 pages

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Item sets

Chew Family Papers