13 March 1790
Heyward, Thomas, 1746-1809
Autograph letter signed
Title: to unknown
Written by Heyward, a South Carolina Signer of the Declaration of Independence, who was in retirement from politics. References letter of recipient from 8 September 1790. Says they need to come to some decisions about the Savage estate because the situation is becoming urgent. Says creditors are "clamorous." Complains that they are seeking large sums from the estate. Hopes to be able to accede to their demands "so far as it respected the Negroes." But says he will not do anything until he gets the thoughts of the other executors. Mentions a plan that involved the selling of the slaves for the…
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