Lawton, Edward W., fl. 1810-1825 to Thomas Evans
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05800 Author/Creator: Lawton, Edward W., fl. 1810-1825 Place Written: Newport, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 May 1825 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 25.3 x 20.7 cm. Order a Copy
One letter from Edward Lawton to Thomas Evans dated May 22, 1825. Relays the details of an enslaved girl seeking refuge. States that two years prior, she had been Anthony Barklay (or Barclay) and his family during a moved to Newport. The girl escaped and has been residing at the family of Nathaniel Hathaway in New Bedford. Reports that Barclay is still searching for the girl, and friends are hiding her to protect her from Barclay's cruelty. Hathaway's wife, Anna Shoemaker, has taken to girl to Philadelphia. Hopes to obtain for the girl "the speedy and effectual protection which her case demands." Includes an endorsement by William Jenkins at the bottom of page two. Jenkins states that he passes Lawton's note along in complete confidence, Lawton "being one the number in NwPort who feel an interest in the wellfare of the children of Africa..." Both Lawton and Jenkins sign as "friend."
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