https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/68014/archive/files/727376fc986f37e02cdf485a221d0148.jpg?Expires=1790812800&Signature=nK2Ng%7EstREzRSf0nBBdlQbxyG3G7ibHXAB7p-21425GchI8m0XrWe75i5IbayWaBDkOu5GLOhWQwiNACd-sOSAjS8jYVnC-YfCkbN%7E614Icufd9oHCvac6rYBzg0gH9KFvj1DTSSfTERraXocK06PtlrdKSfV18LcWAHt8eIw3uePusJwHSwVz3zUadXGazZrWs%7E9J6NQI9ZQW716csDkJCmkNgiiHn7GCV3WC4KJ7hj0YRq7DgDgVVsE97kNidWwf367%7ENQvQU4z96bHkLnud-Tkvl%7EedxNcBjYS5gcOkFCYFREEyAxPcVxUj3IJPDKN2GxyNGLNkiRm4E7UVJczg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 66d8184fcd096885e61117b8a190f326 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 2. Missouri Documents Description An account of the resource Primary source documents found in Missouri State Archives, pertaining to the Missouri aspect of David and Letitia Carson's history. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Platte County Government Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available LCLP Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1853-1859 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Bob Zybach Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No Copyright Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Legal Documents Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Missouri Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 1, 1843, Carson v White Primary Evidence Description An account of the resource <span>In 1844, prior to migrating to Oregon Territory, David Carson was accused of mistreating an enslaved girl named Ann Eliza, who was only 16 at the time. Though we only have limited evidence and understanding of this case and its history, it shows us that David Carson had the potential for violence and debauchery - the accusations of this legal battle - and that this behavior could have continued into his relationship with Letitia Carson. While there is no evidence whether David ever owned Letitia, and the state of their relationship still remains unclear - the details of the Ann Eliza case prove that David did own an enslaved woman, and mistreated her in both sexual and violent ways, suggesting that he could have possibly continued this behavior into his time with Letitia. Additionally, this abhorrent mistreatment of a young Black girl provides insight into how David may have considered Letitia and suggests that their partnership was not as equal as one may think. <br /><br />This page is evidence presented by Susannah White that David Carson agreed to treat Ann Eliza with care under his supervision and ownership. It reads, "I Susannah White have this day hired to David Carson my negro girl Ann Eliza for twelve months and said Carson does hereby bind himself to furnish said girl with good &amp; sufficient clothing suited to the season but if she should be sick said S White is to pay all medical attention. Said Carson hereby binds himself to treat said girl humainly and not expose her so as to endanger her health or produce illness and said Carson furthermore binds himself in consideration of the services of said girl for the above period to pay said Susannah White the sum of forty dollars payable at the end of the above named time. Given under my hand &amp; seal this 1St April 1843. David Carson (seal)"</span> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Platte County Circuit Court Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Platte County Historical Society Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available LCLP Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1843-04-01 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Bob Zybach Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright: Platte County Historical Society Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Legal Document Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Missouri-38 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Platte County, Missouri