Document, 1806 Oct. 27.

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Document, 1806 Oct. 27.

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An incomplete one-half letter, illegible, worn and torn signed by Absalom Jones to unknown.

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Temple University, Blockson Afro-American History Collection

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Jones, Absalom, 1746-1818

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Absalom Jones (born November 7, 1746, Sussex County, Delaware Colongy – died February 13, 1818, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was America’s first black priest. Born into slavery in Delaware at a time when slavery was being debated as immoral and undemocratic, he taught himself to read, using the New Testament as one of his resources. At the age of 16, Jones’ mother, sister, and five brothers were sold, but he was brought to Philadelphia by his master, where he attended a night school for African-A...