Account of George Peter for burial expenses, 1813/1814

Containers:

Box 12, Folder 01

Extent:

1 pages

Scope and content:

Includes a $5 charge on 23 October 1813 for a coffin "for a black man." On 9 February 1814, Peter was charged $50.00 for a lined coffin covered with black cloth, among other expenses, possibly following the death of his first wife, Ann Plater Peter, or one of their young sons.

Language:

English.

Subjects:

Slavery

Names:

Peter, George, 1779-1861

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