Joseph Porter to Benjamin Chew, Jr. regarding an altercation resulting in punishment of Yarm, November 28, 1800

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Title
Joseph Porter to Benjamin Chew, Jr. regarding an altercation resulting in punishment of Yarm, November 28, 1800
Description
Letter about altercation between Yarm and Porter in which Yarm resisted direct orders, proceeding to choke Porter. The letter is damaged from the original seal, but Cato is mentioned, possibly trying to pull them apart. Yarm received 26 lashes after Mr. Raymond is called upon. Raymond also suggesting Yarm is sold or hired out. David is also mentioned, as well as possibly Aaron. The letter also specified that Yarm is the son of Merrit, labeling them a "Devlish Family".
Identifier
6073-1
Type
text
Creator
Porter, Joseph
Date Created
1800-11-28
Format
manuscript
Is Part Of
Chew family papers (2050) | Box 774 | Folder 4
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

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