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Eric Williams

Hester, December 10th, 1811: Enslaved in Delaware, Indentured in Pennsylvania

A look at the passage of the gradual abolition of slavery act in Pennsylvania and its consequences through the life of a 15-year-old girl, Hester. who was purchased, manumitted, and indentured by the son of General Anthony Wayne.

Eric Williams— Hester December 10th 1811 Enslaved in Delaware, Indentured in Pennsylvania

Eric Williams is a Supply chain manager, playwright, actor, sumo wrestler, reader, linguist, tour guide, and Education Director at Historic Waynesborough.