Indenture of "Negro boy George" to Lawrence Garrits, September 20th, 1762
Indenture of "Negro boy George" to Lawrence Garrits, September 20th, 1762

Indenture of "Negro boy George" to Lawrence Garrits, September 20th, 1762

Permanent ID:
18255
Call number:
2050
Language:
eng
Date:
1762
Image Description:
Indenture of enslaved man George to Lawrence Garrits by Benjamin Chew, for 17 years. This legal document binds George to Lawrence and guarantees he will provide George with sufficient clothing, food, lodging, washing, etc  and teach him the art of farming for the full term of 17 years.

Signed in the presence of John Chew and Alex Wilcocks.

African American people mentioned:
George
Address:
Philadelphia
Format:
Manuscripts
Collection:
Chew Family papers
Related Person or Organization:
Benjamin Chew, 1722-1810 (creator)
Library of Congress Subjects:
Pennsylvania--History
Slavery--United States--History
Chew family