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Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) to Hardy Murfree Cryer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04363 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 July 1823 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 32.3 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Describes the flogging and subsequent escape of a slave 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.

Hardy M. Cryer was a Methodist preacher in Sumner County Tennessee. He and Jackson owned a number of horses together.

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Cryer, Hardy M., 1792-1846

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