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Letter from Samuel Chew to Benjamin Chew, November 16, 1807 Letter from Samuel Chew discussing a person who has purchased property from "Ben" and expresses concern over the "disposal" of his "negroes stock", requiring immediate attention. African American people mentioned: Ben's "Negroes stock"
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Letter from Samuel Chew to Benjamin Chew, June 10, 1789 Letter from Samuel Chew mentioning two potentially enslaved men that possibly ran away. African American people mentioned: Will (potentially a runaway) & Dick (possibly enslaved, residing with Samuel Chew)
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Letter from Samuel Chew to Benjamin Chew, December 31,1775 Letter from Samuel Chew. Includes reference to an enslaved person, the Negro Commission, and a person in jail. He advises his nephew to move ahead and hang the "wretch" instead of making him suffer in jail any longer. African American people mentioned: "Negro wretch"
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Letter from Benjamin Chew Jr. to Benjamin Chew, discussing the need to purchase cloth, undated Letter from Benjamin Chew Jr. to Benjamin Chew discussing cloth needed for enslaved people of Whitehall. Includes names of enslaved and lists twelve enslaved children. African American people mentioned: Abby, James Sr., Sharper, Cato, Enos, Dick, James Jr., Aaron, Tom, Silvia, Sarah, Lucy, Sal, Sukey, boy Ben, 12 unnamed children
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Letter from Benjamin Chew Jr. to Benjamin Chew, April 30th, 1798 Letter from Benjamin Chew Jr. to Benjamin Chew discussing affairs at Whitehall and the need to purchase more hogs for the plantation. African American people mentioned: David- son of Lucy
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Letter from Benjamin Chew Jr. to Benjamin Chew, August 25, 1809 Letter from Benjamin Chew Jr. to Benjamin Chew regarding visitation of various plantations in MD and notes the amount of enslaved people, 143. He notes that many were in neglected clothing and more than 100 of them would not have enough meat for the next day. African American people mentioned: Enslaved people of various plantations in Maryland
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Letter from Benjamin Chew Jr. to Benjamin Chew, January 10, 1803 Letter from Benjamin Chew Jr. to Benjamin Chew regarding the potential sale of Whitehall to Mr. George Kennard for 9,000 pounds. The sale would include those enslaved on the property. African American people mentioned: Those enslaved at Whitehall
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Benjamin Wilcocks' agreement - assignment of "Negro David's" indenture, January 19, 1803 Benjamin Wilcocks' agreement to the assignment of "Negro David's" indenture on a ship to the East Indies. Describes allowing David wages on the voyage there and back. African American people mentioned: David
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Indenture of enslaved man George to Lawrence Garrits, September 20, 1762 Indenture of enslaved man George to Lawrence Garrits by Benjamin Chew, for 17 years. This legal document binds George to Lawrence and guarantees he will provide George with sufficient clothing, food, lodging, washing, etc and teach him the art of farming for the full term of 17 years. Signed in the presence of John Chew and Alex Wilcocks. African American people mentioned: George
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Draft sale of enslaved man named David From Benjamin Chew account book and papers. Draft sale of enslaved man named David, to be purchased for 120 pounds in Kent County, DE. African American people mentioned: David
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Philadelphia Prison - Negro George, 1800 Benjamin Chew account, payment to a Philadelphia prison for "subsistence", for "negro George" for one month and three days. African American people mentioned: George
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John Lodon - George Harding on Frigate Philadelphia, 1800 John Lodon accounts of clothes for George Harding, a Black man, and his boarding of the Frigate Philadelphia. Items purchased for George include a jacket, vest, hat, shoes, and shirts. African American people mentioned: George Harding
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George Felker accounts, shoes for family, servants, and enslaved people, 1779-1801 Benjamin Chew payment accounts to George Felker. Includes references to shoe purchases for the family, servants, and enslaved people of Letitia Court. African American people mentioned: Unnamed men and boys
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John Faris [Faries] Bill of Sale for Five Negroes Bill of sale for five enslaved people, written by John Faris to Benjamin Chew African American people mentioned: Hannah, Jamir, Rachel, Sarah, & John
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Forty-fourth annual report of the Home for Destitute Colored Children, 1899 The Philadelphia Home for Destitute Colored Children, a Quaker charity, was founded in 1856. Its stated goals were to provide a home, food, clothing, and an education for black children in Philadelphia. The minutes of the Home provide a record of its activities, bylaws, finances, donations, and membership subscriptions.
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Forty-third annual report of the Home for Destitute Colored Children, 1898 The Philadelphia Home for Destitute Colored Children, a Quaker charity, was founded in 1856. Its stated goals were to provide a home, food, clothing, and an education for black children in Philadelphia. The minutes of the Home provide a record of its activities, bylaws, finances, donations, and membership subscriptions.
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Fortieth annual report of the Home for Destitute Colored Children, 1895 The Philadelphia Home for Destitute Colored Children, a Quaker charity, was founded in 1856. Its stated goals were to provide a home, food, clothing, and an education for black children in Philadelphia. The minutes of the Home provide a record of its activities, bylaws, finances, donations, and membership subscriptions.
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Thirty-seventh annual report of the Home for Destitute Colored Children, 1892 The Philadelphia Home for Destitute Colored Children, a Quaker charity, was founded in 1856. Its stated goals were to provide a home, food, clothing, and an education for black children in Philadelphia. The minutes of the Home provide a record of its activities, bylaws, finances, donations, and membership subscriptions.
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Thirty-sixth annual report of the Home for Destitute Colored Children, 1891 The Philadelphia Home for Destitute Colored Children, a Quaker charity, was founded in 1856. Its stated goals were to provide a home, food, clothing, and an education for black children in Philadelphia. The minutes of the Home provide a record of its activities, bylaws, finances, donations, and membership subscriptions.
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Thirty-fifth annual report of the Home for Destitute Colored Children, 1890 The Philadelphia Home for Destitute Colored Children, a Quaker charity, was founded in 1856. Its stated goals were to provide a home, food, clothing, and an education for black children in Philadelphia. The minutes of the Home provide a record of its activities, bylaws, finances, donations, and membership subscriptions.
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Thirty-fourth annual report of the Home for Destitute Colored Children, 1889 The Philadelphia Home for Destitute Colored Children, a Quaker charity, was founded in 1856. Its stated goals were to provide a home, food, clothing, and an education for black children in Philadelphia. The minutes of the Home provide a record of its activities, bylaws, finances, donations, and membership subscriptions.
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Thirty-third annual report of the Home for Destitute Colored Children, 1888 The Philadelphia Home for Destitute Colored Children, a Quaker charity, was founded in 1856. Its stated goals were to provide a home, food, clothing, and an education for black children in Philadelphia. The minutes of the Home provide a record of its activities, bylaws, finances, donations, and membership subscriptions.
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Thirty-second annual report of the Home for Destitute Colored Children, 1887 The Philadelphia Home for Destitute Colored Children, a Quaker charity, was founded in 1856. Its stated goals were to provide a home, food, clothing, and an education for black children in Philadelphia. The minutes of the Home provide a record of its activities, bylaws, finances, donations, and membership subscriptions.
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Thirty-first annual report of the Home for Destitute Colored Children, 1886 The Philadelphia Home for Destitute Colored Children, a Quaker charity, was founded in 1856. Its stated goals were to provide a home, food, clothing, and an education for black children in Philadelphia. The minutes of the Home provide a record of its activities, bylaws, finances, donations, and membership subscriptions.
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Thirtieth annual report of the Home for Destitute Colored Children, 1885 The Philadelphia Home for Destitute Colored Children, a Quaker charity, was founded in 1856. Its stated goals were to provide a home, food, clothing, and an education for black children in Philadelphia. The minutes of the Home provide a record of its activities, bylaws, finances, donations, and membership subscriptions.