Sujet

Letter to Reverend David Selden from his son David Selden, March 5, 1808. Creator: David Selden.

Légende

This letter was written from Charleston, South Carolina, on March 5, 1808, by David Selden to his parents in Chatham, Connecticut. Selden lists several cities he has recently traveled to including New York and Philadelphia, with future destinations including Georgetown and Georgia. After describing the weather and spring blossoms of Charleston, Selden writes, "I cannot but reflect on the awfull sight to be seen at a place called Gadsdens wharf of about four thousand poor africans naked/in a manner/ and lousy[.] The most distressing sight I ever beheld offered for sale every day at Auction to him who will give the most." The letter is posted specifically to his father Reverend David Selden of Chatham, Connecticut, but the salutation reads "Dear parents".

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Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

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HRM21A73_403

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Droits gérés

Format disponible

64,7Mo (2,2Mo) / 36,1cm x 44,9cm / 4268 x 5300 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Africa people black sell selling country trade continent museum African paper cruelty location century seller documents papers paperwork document ownership property concept African American African-American B&W owner afro-american slavery United States of America 19th century black & white black and white American South B W abolitionist nineteenth century heritage American America USA abolition anti-slavery slave trade united states cultural heritage Black History Heritage Art National Museum of African American History and Culture NMAAHC Heritage Art letters (correspondence) David Selden Selden David