Susanna Ramer affidavit, 1713 March 16 - 1713 April 10
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Summary
- Creator:
- Sewall, Samuel, 1652-1730
- Abstract:
- Samuel Sewall was a judge, businessman, and printer in the Province of Massachusetts Bay. Collection comprises an affidavit sworn by Susanna Ramer before Samuel Sewall, testifying "that going up into her Garret this Monday Morning to call her Negro Alexander, she found Anne Staples Servant Maid of Samuel Eaton, in Bed with the said Alexander, which was a great surprise to her, not knowing that such an one was at all in the house. Sworn March, 16 1713 in presence of Anne Staples...." With attestation in a different hand, reading "April 10 1713 Sworn in Court at Boston Att. Davenport."
- Extent:
- 0.1 Linear Feet (1 item)
- Language:
- Materials in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.11322
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection comprises an affidavit sworn by Susanna Ramer before Samuel Sewall, testifying "that going up into her Garret this Monday Morning to call her Negro Alexander, she found Anne Staples Servant Maid of Samuel Eaton, in Bed with the said Alexander, which was a great surprise to her, not knowing that such an one was at all in the house. Sworn March, 16 1713 in presence of Anne Staples...." With attestation in a different hand, reading "April 10 1713 Sworn in Court at Boston Att. Davenport."
- Biographical / historical:
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Samuel Sewall was a judge, businessman, and printer in the Province of Massachusetts Bay.
- Acquisition information:
- The Susanna Ramer Affidavit was received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2016.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Alice Poffinberger, October 2016
Accessions described in this collection guide: 2016-0269
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Susanna Ramer Affidavit, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.