Benjamin Chew to George Ford, July 03, 1789

Item

Title

Benjamin Chew to George Ford, July 03, 1789

Description

Letter and list of sundries accompanying planting tools provided by Sterling's shallop (a small boat). Chew advises that in addition to his Negroes, Ford can hire hands for the home if needed. Food and alcohol for the harvest workers are listed, including pork (which Chew specifies that he wants his workers fed vs. bacon), rum, and instructions to kill the oldest sheep for mutton if needed.

Identifier

6051-1

Type

text

Creator

Chew, Benjamin, 1722-1810

Date Created

1789-07-03

Format

manuscript

Is Part Of

Chew family papers (2050) | Box 773 | Folder 25

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