Benjamin Chew Jr. to Samuel Chew, undated
Item
- Title
- Benjamin Chew Jr. to Samuel Chew, undated
- Description
- Letter from Benjamin Chew Jr. to Samuel Chew, undated, begins by reprimanding his uncle for not seeking medical attention sooner, and generally not taking care of himself. References an embargo in place and states that it will "create uneasiness to the Eastward". Continues by apologizing for referencing "so many of my vendue [auction] people" and refers to a "Master Jos" who is at "Mr. Harris'", Master Jos likely a slave being put up for auction. Benjamin states that if the price of $50 is objected to, he will not hesitate to take less.
- Identifier
- 19191
- Type
- text
- Creator
- Chew, Benjamin, 1758-1844
- Date Created
- 1790-1809
- Format
- manuscript
- Is Part Of
- Chew family papers (2050) | Box 57 | Folder 8
- Spatial Coverage
- Chestertown (Md.)
- Subject
- Slavery--United States--History |Chew family
- Extent
- 3 pages
- Language
- eng
- Rights
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- Item sets
- Chew Family Papers
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