Memorandum for Benjamin Chew, Jr. regarding Whitehall, 1792

Item

Title

Memorandum for Benjamin Chew, Jr. regarding Whitehall, 1792

Description

List of varied tasks to be done at Whitehall from Benjamin Chew to his son, ranging from paying taxes, managing Overseer Ford, and caring for the enslaved people. The list directs Chew, Jr. to "Take and carry the measures of my Negro's feet to chest [___?] to get their shoes made there. Write me if it can't be done that I may beseach them in Time here." He is also asking for a report on the preparation for "my Negro's woolen cloathing for both Men & Women. The Linnen I suppose I must provide." Chew also asks about the potential need for blankets and if they have meat.

Identifier

19726

Type

text

Creator

Chew, Benjamin, 1722-1810

Date Created

1792

Format

manuscript

Is Part Of

Chew family papers (2050) | Box 775 | Folder 3

Spatial Coverage

Whitehall (De.)

Subject

Slavery--United States--History |Chew family

Extent

2 pages

Language

eng

Rights

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Item sets

Chew Family Papers