John Chester ALS to William Jepson, [18th Century]
African American History Collection, 1729-1966 (bulk 1781-1865) [Box 1, Folder 46a]
Sir I have a Negro boy very sick with a Complication of disorders - Among the rest many pleuratic Symp- toms attend him. I believe he has been mismanaged but throwing in the Barks in too great quantities at improper seasons. I also believe that unless he has immediate help & relief that he must soon die. This waits on you to request you to come & see the poor fellow & youll much oblige Sir your very Humble Servt John Chester Wethersfield 2 OClock Saturday P.M. Doct Jepson
About this Item
- Series
- African American History Collection, 1729-1966 (bulk 1781-1865) [Box 1, Folder 46a]
- Title
- John Chester ALS to William Jepson, [18th Century]
- Writer
- Chester, John, 1748 or 1749-1809
- Type
- letter
- Recipient
- Jepson, William, 1733-1783
- Canvas
- Image 1
- Publication
- Wethersfield, [Connecticut]
- [18th century]
- Method and Signature Status
- autograph manuscript signed
- Notes
- Request for medical care for a slave boy; "I have a Negro boy very Sick with a Complication of disorders." In addition, unless "he has immediate help & relief that he must soon die. This waits on you to request you to come & see the poor fellow..."
Technical Details
- Collection
- African American and African Diaspora Collection, 1729-1966 (bulk 1781-1865)
- Collection Finding Aid
- Link to this Item
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https://name.umdl.umich.edu/africanamer.0001.46a
- Link to this image
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https://quod.lib.umich.edu/a/africanamer/africanamer.0001.46a/1
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- Manifest
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https://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/api/manifest/africanamer:africanamer.0001.46a
Cite this Item
- Full citation
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"John Chester ALS to William Jepson, [18th Century]." In the digital collection African American and African Diaspora Collection, 1729-1966 (bulk 1781-1865). https://name.umdl.umich.edu/africanamer.0001.46a. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 7, 2025.