| Roll Number | 5 |
|---|---|
| Date | 6 Dec 1869 |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| City/Town/Neighborhood | Wilmington |
| Other Locations Mentioned | Middletown, Delaware |
| Authors | Saml. Woolman |
| Position | Actuary |
| Recipient | General Howard |
| Other Names Mentioned | J.B. Fanamon |
| Message Abstract | Encloses letter of [[underlined]] J. B. [[?Fanamon]] [[/underlined]] in behalf of the colored people of Middletown, Del. States that he knows of no place in the State where the colored people have been more unjustly dealt with: that if $300 can be allowed them for materials in building school-house it will be judiciously expended. |
| Message Body | Wilmington Del 6th mo 27 69 Dear General Howard Enclosed please find letter of J. B. Fennimore on behalf of the Colored people of Middleton. I know of no place in this State where those poor people have been more unjustly dealt with and if Three hundred dollars can be allowed them to pay for the materials it will be thankfully received and judiciously expended Most sincerely Thy Friend [[signature]] Samuel Woolman [[/signature]] |
| Pages | – |
| Transcribers Notes | The enclosed letter has not been located at the time of this record's transcription |
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