Charles Deane Letter, Cambridge, Mass., to Samuel Eliot, Oct. 17, 1879.

Location of collection:

Colonial Williamsburg

John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

P.O. Box 1776

Williamsburg, VA 23187

Contact for questions and access:

POC: Douglas Mayo

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Phone: (757) 565-8521

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Summary

Creator:

Charles Deane, 1813-1889.

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

Single letter from Deane to Eliot, apparently answering a question about the introduction of slaves into Virginia.

Biographical / historical:

Charles Deane was a merchant with the firm of Waterston, Pray & Company. He retired from the firm in 1864 and devoted himself to the research early American history.

Acquisition information:

Gift, 1937.

Physical description:

1 item (3 p. on 1 leaf)

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Slavery--Virginia--History-- 17th century.