to Hardy Murfree Cryer

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 to Hardy Murfree Cryer

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GLC#
GLC04363
Type
Letters
Date
12 July 1823
Author/Creator
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Title
to Hardy Murfree Cryer
Place Written
Nashville, Tennessee
Pagination
2 p. : address ; Height: 32.3 cm, Width: 21 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Slavery & Anti-slavery

Describes the flogging and subsequent escape of an enslaved man named Cyrus. Explains the events that led to the overseer, Mr. Parsons, flogging Cyrus, and Cyrus' running away. Says Cyrus has been found and that "Cyrus shall not be abused, but he must be taught subordination." Cryer may have been interested in buying Cyrus. Written from the Hermitage.

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