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Jerry Hooper [enslaved] to John D. Hooper

Jerry Hooper [enslaved] to John D. Hooper

Item Information

Title

Jerry Hooper [enslaved] to John D. Hooper

Subject

Slave to Owner

Description

Letter from slave (Jerry Hooper) who worked in Chapel Hill serving students reporting lack of employment due to students enlisting in army. Asks for permission to remain, if master is satisfied with his work

Creator

Jerry Hooper (servant for UNC students)

Source

John DeBerniere Hooper papers, 1778-1911.
835

Date

19 October 1861

Identifier

00835_0015_0046
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