Contributed by Maine Historical Society
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Henry Sewall of Augusta wrote to his son about trying to bring his enslaved persons from Maryland to Maine—where they would be free—noting that,
For it is very questionable whether they can be managed to advantage here. The freedom which the blacks here possess, will be readily seen – a comparison will follow -- & they will not long be contented to be slaves. This remark will apply with more force, perhaps, to males than females.
Massachusetts, which included Maine until 1820, abolished slavery in 1783.
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About This Item
- Title: Henry Sewall letter to son concerning slavery, 1821
- Creator: Henry Sewall
- Creation Date: 1821-07-12
- Subject Date: 1821
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Locations:
- MD
- Augusta, Kennebec County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 2142, Box 1/3
- Collection: Sewall family letters
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Abolition movement
- Letters
- Sewall, Henry--Correspondence
- Sewall, William--Correspondence
- Slavery--Maryland
- Slaves
People
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(207) 774-1822 x230
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