Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832 to William Gibbons
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04868 Author/Creator: Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 April 1823 Pagination: 3 p. : address ; 19.4 x 15.9 cm. Order a Copy
Writing to his overseer regarding a slave he has just purchased, a blacksmith named Clem. Says Clem does not get special treatment but that "he was promised, if sold, that his wife should live with him." Also discusses buying horses. Signed "Ch. Carroll of Carrollton."
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