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HEYWARD, Thomas, Jr., Signer (South Carolina). Autograph letter signed ("Thos Heyward Junr."), White-Hall, Euhaws, 13 March 1790. 3 full pages, 4to, 253 x 204mm (9.7/8 x 8in). In very fine condition.
A SOUTH CAROLINA SIGNER CONCERNED WITH PLIGHT OF NEGROES
Concerning his difficulties with the estate of Mr. Savage's, Heyward complains about the creditors, who charge him "the most positive sums with a promise I never made & concluding the remainder with what appears to be studied insult." On visiting Lloyd and Daniel in Charleston he was offered a "Proposition" but "however inclined I might be to accede to [it] so far as it respected the negroes...I found myself restrained from coming to any determination until I had your sentiments on the subjects." He suggests Clay & Elliott "would agree to take the Negroes at their valuation giving satisfactory remidy [sic] to the creditors...[or] shall we advertise them for publick sale[?]...Mr. Savages Bonds will be taken in payment which the bond creditors are very anxious that we should." Urging a quick reply, he asks "would you favour me with a visit...tis but twenty two miles...& an exceeding good carriage road the whole way." He concludes that a visit may lay the "ground-work for decision which I most anxiously wish for not only on my own account & that of the creditors...but also on account of the poor Negroes themselves whose uncertain situation commands pity." Heyward ALSs are extremely rare.
A SOUTH CAROLINA SIGNER CONCERNED WITH PLIGHT OF NEGROES
Concerning his difficulties with the estate of Mr. Savage's, Heyward complains about the creditors, who charge him "the most positive sums with a promise I never made & concluding the remainder with what appears to be studied insult." On visiting Lloyd and Daniel in Charleston he was offered a "Proposition" but "however inclined I might be to accede to [it] so far as it respected the negroes...I found myself restrained from coming to any determination until I had your sentiments on the subjects." He suggests Clay & Elliott "would agree to take the Negroes at their valuation giving satisfactory remidy [sic] to the creditors...[or] shall we advertise them for publick sale[?]...Mr. Savages Bonds will be taken in payment which the bond creditors are very anxious that we should." Urging a quick reply, he asks "would you favour me with a visit...tis but twenty two miles...& an exceeding good carriage road the whole way." He concludes that a visit may lay the "ground-work for decision which I most anxiously wish for not only on my own account & that of the creditors...but also on account of the poor Negroes themselves whose uncertain situation commands pity." Heyward ALSs are extremely rare.