Samuel Meeker letter, 1804.

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Samuel Meeker letter, 1804.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/310215677

The collection consists of a letter from Samuel Meeker writing from Philadelphia on 27 December 1804 to General James Winchester of Cragfont, Tennessee. The letter discusses slaves and their possible sale in New Orleans. The list of slaves mentioned in the letter unfortunately is not present. However, Meeker goes on to mention other aspects of shipping and overseas trade. The letter is one full page in Meeker's hand. The address leaf bears a fine Philadelphia hand stamp.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7295965

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Meeker, Samuel, 1763-1832

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Samuel Meeker was a Philadelphia, Pa. merchant and a agent for William Meeker, London merchant. From the description of Ledger, 1807-1810. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122585157 Samuel Meeker was a Philadelphia merchant and militia captain. James Winchester was a soldier, planter, and pioneer. He was born in Carroll County, Maryland. As a youth he learned his father's trade (surveyor) and was widely respected for his skil...

Winchester, James, 1752-1826

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Winchester is best known as the commander of forces decisively defeated at the Battle of the River Raisin a few months after this letter was written. From the description of Letter, 1812. (Kentucky Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 28573378 Army officer. From the description of James Winchester correspondence, 1800-1815. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981396 Brigadier General of the United States Army, 1812-1815. From the description...