I don't know enough about the information posted to speak to it's accuracy, however spreading false information like this is a great way to spread disinformation and make the opposition look stupid.
Considering most people seem to take things at face value, this is extremely effective.
I just did a simple research, because James DeWolf is a famous name in Rhode Island, and I had never heard of him being Jewish before. So, a simple Google search found that indeed, the James DeWolf that owned the ship Polly was the same James DeWolf that made huge fortunes running and selling slaves, as well as extensive sugarcane plantations and rum distilleries in the West Indies and Cuba. Read the Incident on the Polly section of this website
Here is a letter by James father to his son Levi (James's brother):
SON Levi: These will be handed you by your brother William, which I hope will find you in good health as they leave us at present, through the blessing of God. Yr brother James has purchased a schooner about 40 tons, and is gone upon the ways, the old shop is sold to your uncle Potter for 600 dollars. I likewise inform you of the death of Mrs. Potter, who left this world the 14th of this month. I hope you are not forgetfull of your own latter end, as Death pays no regard to age nor sex, therefore our great concern is to get ready against that hour, and place our trust and reliance on Christ, the Saviour of man. I should be glad to hear from you, times here are just as they were when you left us. I hope your dear brother John has enjoyed his health in the voyage, to whom send my kind love. Remember my respects to Mr. Gorham. Yr mother sends you a small Chief, and remembers her love to both of you.
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Onlio ago
This should be posted daily
cyclops1771 ago
James de Woolf is not a Jew. this list is bullshit.
Why is it that every time I look into these so-called "proofs", they are fake AF?
fuckinghell ago
I don't know enough about the information posted to speak to it's accuracy, however spreading false information like this is a great way to spread disinformation and make the opposition look stupid.
Considering most people seem to take things at face value, this is extremely effective.
cyclops1771 ago
I just did a simple research, because James DeWolf is a famous name in Rhode Island, and I had never heard of him being Jewish before. So, a simple Google search found that indeed, the James DeWolf that owned the ship Polly was the same James DeWolf that made huge fortunes running and selling slaves, as well as extensive sugarcane plantations and rum distilleries in the West Indies and Cuba. Read the Incident on the Polly section of this website
Here is a letter by James father to his son Levi (James's brother):