James Craig ALS to William Meredith, June 19, 1813
African American History Collection, 1729-1966 (bulk 1781-1865) [Box 1, Folder 57a]
Baltimore June 19th 1813 Wm. Meredith Esqr. Sir your esteemed favor of the 7th Inst. I recd this Day being absent in the Country otherwise would have answered it sooner - I have made every enquirey here both directly & indirectly concerning the exact place of abode of Sophia Ferange in Phila. but cannot obtain any other information then she lives with a Monsr. Longue - or - Largee a french man - who lived at or near the Havana and was droav off by the Spaniards about six years ago and came to Phila. & I believe is a tailor by trade this is all I can learn about her - with respect to Mrs. Craig you are Correct Mrs. Hawthorn & Mrs. C. were sincerly attached to each other - Mrs. C. presents her best respects to you & Mrs. Meredith at same time is extremely happy to hear of the Safe arrival of Mrs. H. & family amongst real friends & should you have an oppy. of writing to Mrs. H. will be pleased to present Mrs. Craigs Sincere & affectionate love to her & family and am respectfully your trully James Craig
About this Item
- Series
- African American History Collection, 1729-1966 (bulk 1781-1865) [Box 1, Folder 57a]
- Title
- James Craig ALS to William Meredith, June 19, 1813
- Writer
- Craig, James
- Type
- letter
- Recipient
- Meredith, William
- Canvas
- Image 1
- Publication
- Baltimore, [Maryland]
- 1813 June 19
- Method and Signature Status
- autograph manuscript signed
- Notes
- Regarding an account against Sophia Elizabeth Feranze, a mixed race woman who is in debt to Craig; he has attempted to locate her house but "cannot obtain any other information than she lives with a ... french man" who lived in Havana and is now a tailor. To William Meredith of Philadelphia. See also James Craig letter of May 29, 1813.
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"James Craig ALS to William Meredith, June 19, 1813." In the digital collection African American and African Diaspora Collection, 1729-1966 (bulk 1781-1865). https://name.umdl.umich.edu/africanamer.0001.57a. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 8, 2025.