James Sterling correspondence, 1763.

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James Sterling correspondence, 1763.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/463629383

Letter addressed to Chapman Abrams as "Damned Jew" from Sterling, regarding the slave trade.

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The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives

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The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives

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Sterling, James, 1701?-1763

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Irish-born poet and dramatist. From the description of James Sterling correspondence, 1763. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 463629383 Epithet: Major of the British Consulate at Genoa British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000976.0x00003c An Irishman who came to America; during the Seven Years' War to serve as commissary of provisions under Gen. Haldimand. In July, 1761, he represented eastern fur t...

Abraham, Chapman, -1783

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Pioneer Jewish merchant who moved first from England to Albany, N.Y, and later to Montreal. He was most likely the first Jew in Detroit, Mich., and survived the Pontiac uprising. He was an United Empire Loyalist. Commonly known as Chapman Abraham; also known as Chapman Abrams. From the description of Chapman Abraham papers, ca. 1767-1782. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 463629447 From the description of Chapman Abraham mercantile license, 1769 Apr. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat rec...