209. John Lynch to Bp Patrick Lynch -- March 17, 1862

Title:

209. John Lynch to Bp Patrick Lynch -- March 17, 1862

Date:

1862

Creator (Personal):

Lynch, John

Description:

Letter from John Lynch to Bishop Patrick Lynch concerning an incident with some slaves at the Bishop's plantation. John writes that the overseer, Mr. Buff, after "strapping" a young boy for idleness, was attacked with a hoe by the boy's mother. John wants word on what to do with the woman saying "if this goes unpunished and the woman remains, it will be the ruining of all the young negroes," and suggests selling the whole family. March 17, 1862. 3p.

Collection Title:

Lynch Family Letters, 1858-1866

Contributing Institution:

Catholic Diocese of Charleston Archives

Media Type:

Manuscripts

Personal or Corporate Subject:

Lynch family

Topical Subject:

Slavery--South Carolina, Plantation overseers--South Carolina, Plantations--South Carolina--Management, Scarlet fever--South Carolina--Columbia

S.C. County:

Charleston County (S.C.)

Shelving Locator:

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Date Digital:

2010-08

Internet Media Type:

image/jpeg

Copyright Status Statement:

Digital image copyright 2010, The Catholic Diocese of Charleston Archives. All rights reserved. For more information contact The Catholic Diocese of Charleston Archives, Charleston, SC 29424.

Admin ID:

25445