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Malcolm Ross Letter to Richard Oswald

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4317
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Malcolm Ross Letter to Richard Oswald

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4317

One letter written by indentured carpenter Malcolm Ross in British Florida in July 1773 to plantation owner Richard Oswald in England. Ross was seeking to be released from the terms of indenture and to buy the freedom of the son Ross fathered with an enslaved black woman. The letter first details Ross’ indenture and gives an account of finances in order to get a release. The letter concludes with an impassioned plea to buy the freedom of Ross’ son that he fathered two years prior and states, "Freedom is what all Mankind desires." The letter is fragile and should be handled with extreme care, please see digital copy.

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Dates
Creation: 1773-07-11
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English

Malcolm Ross Letter, 1773-07-11

 Series — Container: 4317.01

One letter written by indentured carpenter Malcolm Ross in British Florida in July 1773 to plantation owner Richard Oswald in England. Ross was seeking to be released from the terms of indenture and to buy the freedom of the son Ross fathered with an enslaved black woman. The letter first details Ross’ indenture and gives an account of finances in order to get a release. The letter concludes with an impassioned plea to buy the freedom of Ross’ son that he fathered two years prior and states, "Freedom is what all Mankind desires." The letter is fragile and should be handled with extreme care, please see digital copy.

Dates
Creation: 1773-07-11
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