John Morris to Samuel Chew, January 20, 1775

Item

Title

John Morris to Samuel Chew, January 20, 1775

Description

Letter from John Morris to Samuel Chew, writing from Duck Creek Cross Roads, informing Samuel that a "Neagro woman and child belonging to your brother Benj[amin]" that he has "hired" from Benjamin have arrived on his plantation. He is writing primarily to request the clothing that he was told Samuel would provide to the enslaved woman and child upon their arrival, asking him to send "by the first opportunity."

Identifier

19202

Creator

Morris, John

Date Created

1775-01-20

Format

manuscript

Is Part Of

Chew family papers (2050) | Box 58 | Folder 29

Spatial Coverage

Unknown

Subject

Slavery--United States--History |Chew family |Plantations--Maryland

Extent

2 pages

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Item sets

Chew Family Papers