Do You Know Them?
May 6, 1905
Summary
A former slave requests information about the siblings he lost after his owner sold him to someone in Richmond.
Transcription
I desire to know the whereabouts of my brothers Peter and Abraham Early, my sisters Susan, Mary and Katie Early. We belonged to Edmond Early.
My brother Abraham and I were sold and brought to Richmond. I was then sold to a man in North Carolina. My mother’s name was Dolly Early.
Any information concerning them will be gladly received.
Richard Early
My brother Abraham and I were sold and brought to Richmond. I was then sold to a man in North Carolina. My mother’s name was Dolly Early.
Any information concerning them will be gladly received.
Richard Early
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Source
Location on Page
Lower Left Quadrant
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Contributed By
Ryan Shah
Citation
“Do You Know Them?,” Black Virginia: The Richmond Planet, 1894-1909, accessed May 12, 2025, https://blackvirginia.richmond.edu/items/show/362.