En 1865, un caballero sureño bastante desesperado llamado coronel Patrick Henry Anderson envió un mensaje a un hombre que vivía en otro estado. Un hombre llamado Jordan Anderson. La plantación del coronel estaba en mal estado, ya que todos sus antiguos esclavos habían sido liberados… Jordan solía administrar la granja para él. Entonces el coronel suplicó su regreso, esperando que Jordan también pudiera persuadir a otros ex esclavos para que regresaran a trabajar.
Jordan Anderson y el Coronel Patrick Henry Anderson
Jordan Anderson pensó un poco. Y luego responde con una de las cartas más épicas jamás escritas en la historia de la humanidad. Continúa compartiendo su salario actual y cómo le va bastante bien financieramente, mencionando la educación de sus hijos y su mejor posición en la sociedad. Pide garantías de cómo serán tratados él y su familia… e hizo algunos cálculos. Jordan propone que, como “muestra de la buena voluntad de su antiguo amo”, se le den “pagos atrasados”. Se trata de un total de $11,680 en salarios. Jordan calculó los salarios en 25 dólares al mes durante 32 años para él y 2 dólares a la semana durante 20 años para su esposa Mandy; deduce bastante dinero por tres visitas al médico que ha tenido a lo largo de los años y por la extracción de un diente de su esposa, Mandy… También incluye intereses.
La carta concluye con una nota sarcástica: “Saluda a George Carter y agradécele por quitarte la pistola cuando me disparabas”. Para que conste: 11.680 dólares en 1865 valen 224.677,34 dólares hoy. No hace falta decir que el coronel Anderson no le envió dinero a Jordan Anderson y Jordan nunca regresó. El coronel se vio obligado a vender sus tierras por una miseria, cayó en depresión y alcoholismo y murió en 1865. Jordan Anderson vivió como un hombre libre hasta 1907, rodeado de una familia numerosa y amorosa.
The man was a slave, deprived of education, and yet he writes better than most modern-day academics and has a better grasp of sarcasm and irony than most modern-day comedians.
historian Raymond Winbush tracked down some of the Colonel’s descendants still living in Big Spring. Colonel Anderson, it seems, was forced to sell the land after his plea to Jordan failed, and he died not long after at age 44. What’s amazing, says Winbush, is that the current living relatives of Colonel Anderson are still angry at Jordan for not coming back.
Nothing makes me believe in cosmic justice more than reading that Jordan Anderson died at 81 and his wife Mandy lived until 87 while his enslaver? Died broke and angry at 44. He talks about the wish of his children getting an education and one of his sons achieved a doctorate and coauthored the Dayton, Ohio’s first black newspaper.
There should have beed a great deal more taken out for living expences. There was housing and back then most income went to the simple expense of food. It would not be all that shocking that far better than half of ones wages would be spent on just food.
Sounds like Jordan’s old master succumbed to something much like the “economic despair” that is beginning to carry off some of the middle aged duffers (palefaces?) here in “Hamerica.” (Nothing snide intended; as “eye” am one of them, me-self. {Talk Like a Pirate Day – September 19th; you can call me “Bob Spence,” if’n you would care to.})
"I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." :)
didn’t sound like a fu you letter. sounded more like he was giving the guy a honest chance. the fact the guy had to reach out to him likely meant he couldn’t hire anyone locally though, and by that point likely didn’t have the money to pay anyone. so it might have been such a letter.
Excelente y positivo escrito de Darcy O’Brien, que pone de relieve la fina ironía del exesclavo Jordan Anderson, sobreviviente de una época que no debió haber existido. Cordialmente CLAUDIO KUSSMAN
This is some of the finest ruthless trolling savagery I have ever seen. I would like to frame this letter for people to admire in its holy ownage thereby stated
This move is perfection. I wish it was more widely known — every high schooler in America should know about Jordan. Thanks for researching his background
The plantation that Jourdan and his family had worked to make profitable for so many years still remained in the hands of his former master. There is a certain justice in Henry losing the plantation for a fraction of its worth, but real justice would have been in turning the plantation over to Jourdan and his family for the non-payment of Henry’s debts to them.
a great example of the fact that people do not have to resort to being ugly to get back at those who have been unjustly ugly towards them. It also illustrates that not being ugly to people like that is the best form of retaliation.
Never in all of human history has such a strong, heartfelt, justified and in a way funny “Fuck you” come along that can beat this. If not for 112 years of death, I’d take Jourdan off to the pub for a well-earned pint.
That many people not only escaped such horrendous bondage but thrived and made a better life for themselves and their children should never be downplayed or forgotten.
Stay tasteful, dignified, and respectful, but leave NO question as to how you feel about the situation. If only he were on social media today, the world would be a better place.
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En 1865, un caballero sureño bastante desesperado llamado coronel Patrick Henry Anderson envió un mensaje a un hombre que vivía en otro estado. Un hombre llamado Jordan Anderson. La plantación del coronel estaba en mal estado, ya que todos sus antiguos esclavos habían sido liberados… Jordan solía administrar la granja para él. Entonces el coronel suplicó su regreso, esperando que Jordan también pudiera persuadir a otros ex esclavos para que regresaran a trabajar.
Jordan Anderson pensó un poco. Y luego responde con una de las cartas más épicas jamás escritas en la historia de la humanidad. Continúa compartiendo su salario actual y cómo le va bastante bien financieramente, mencionando la educación de sus hijos y su mejor posición en la sociedad. Pide garantías de cómo serán tratados él y su familia… e hizo algunos cálculos. Jordan propone que, como “muestra de la buena voluntad de su antiguo amo”, se le den “pagos atrasados”. Se trata de un total de $11,680 en salarios. Jordan calculó los salarios en 25 dólares al mes durante 32 años para él y 2 dólares a la semana durante 20 años para su esposa Mandy; deduce bastante dinero por tres visitas al médico que ha tenido a lo largo de los años y por la extracción de un diente de su esposa, Mandy… También incluye intereses.
La carta concluye con una nota sarcástica: “Saluda a George Carter y agradécele por quitarte la pistola cuando me disparabas”. Para que conste: 11.680 dólares en 1865 valen 224.677,34 dólares hoy. No hace falta decir que el coronel Anderson no le envió dinero a Jordan Anderson y Jordan nunca regresó. El coronel se vio obligado a vender sus tierras por una miseria, cayó en depresión y alcoholismo y murió en 1865. Jordan Anderson vivió como un hombre libre hasta 1907, rodeado de una familia numerosa y amorosa.
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Jordan was an intelligent and a man of integrity.
Clever
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Paramount response!
Great comeback. 🙂
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Una respuesta genial.
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Brilliant.
Genius move
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Slavery was and is a horrible practice
The man was a slave, deprived of education, and yet he writes better than most modern-day academics and has a better grasp of sarcasm and irony than most modern-day comedians.
historian Raymond Winbush tracked down some of the Colonel’s descendants still living in Big Spring. Colonel Anderson, it seems, was forced to sell the land after his plea to Jordan failed, and he died not long after at age 44. What’s amazing, says Winbush, is that the current living relatives of Colonel Anderson are still angry at Jordan for not coming back.
Perfect example of how the “ slave” reveals to the “ master” his class, grace and dignity
Nothing makes me believe in cosmic justice more than reading that Jordan Anderson died at 81 and his wife Mandy lived until 87 while his enslaver? Died broke and angry at 44. He talks about the wish of his children getting an education and one of his sons achieved a doctorate and coauthored the Dayton, Ohio’s first black newspaper.
There should have beed a great deal more taken out for living expences. There was housing and back then most income went to the simple expense of food. It would not be all that shocking that far better than half of ones wages would be spent on just food.
Sounds like Jordan’s old master succumbed to something much like the “economic despair” that is beginning to carry off some of the middle aged duffers (palefaces?) here in “Hamerica.” (Nothing snide intended; as “eye” am one of them, me-self. {Talk Like a Pirate Day – September 19th; you can call me “Bob Spence,” if’n you would care to.})
Intelligent reply
That made me smile immensely.
Did he really died penniless? …………….
Sounds like a letter that should be sent to a certain person in D.C.
And people in the southern US still fly the Confederate flag. When will they learn that slavery is wrong? :'(
vvvvv
brilliant
didn’t sound like a fu you letter. sounded more like he was giving the guy a honest chance. the fact the guy had to reach out to him likely meant he couldn’t hire anyone locally though, and by that point likely didn’t have the money to pay anyone. so it might have been such a letter.
The first black man to troll in America
Excelente y positivo escrito de Darcy O’Brien, que pone de relieve la fina ironía del exesclavo Jordan Anderson, sobreviviente de una época que no debió haber existido. Cordialmente CLAUDIO KUSSMAN
Very interesting history; quite novel for me, but interesting and welcome.
Rethink your entire life if you rooted for the slave owner at any point during this story.
Everyone loses when it comes to slavery.
I am sure some of Mr Anderson’s descendants are still in Dayton.
Such a polite way to tell the prick off.
And very classy
that’s super cool man.
What goes around comes around..
this guy is my hero !
This is some of the finest ruthless trolling savagery I have ever seen. I would like to frame this letter for people to admire in its holy ownage thereby stated
I don’t believe in karma, but it sure worked that time.
So basically, here is a simpler Translation.
Love, Jordan.
I probably would have sent anthrax.
THAT’S how you moon a shitty boss
why was this never taught in schools… even my University classes?
This move is perfection. I wish it was more widely known — every high schooler in America should know about Jordan. Thanks for researching his background
This was a real man. A man who would have likely made a better president than many we have had.
I wish Polaroids existed then as that guy reading the letter would be a Polaroid moment.
That was fantastic!!! Horrifying too, as to the whole master sons rapping the slaves daughters.
That is some Grade A karma there.
This bit of hard-earned justice did my heart good,
Se la puso doblada
The plantation that Jourdan and his family had worked to make profitable for so many years still remained in the hands of his former master. There is a certain justice in Henry losing the plantation for a fraction of its worth, but real justice would have been in turning the plantation over to Jourdan and his family for the non-payment of Henry’s debts to them.
a great example of the fact that people do not have to resort to being ugly to get back at those who have been unjustly ugly towards them. It also illustrates that not being ugly to people like that is the best form of retaliation.
What a fantastic and eloquent way to respond to a lifetime of brutal cruelty.
And here is the most long-winded way to say, ” GO $^*@ YOURSELF!” that I have ever read.
Well played Mr. Jordan Anderson
Totally badass
Never in all of human history has such a strong, heartfelt, justified and in a way funny “Fuck you” come along that can beat this. If not for 112 years of death, I’d take Jourdan off to the pub for a well-earned pint.
That many people not only escaped such horrendous bondage but thrived and made a better life for themselves and their children should never be downplayed or forgotten.
Slavery was a work from the devil
Indeed
There are still people who believe it was/is a good thng
Stay tasteful, dignified, and respectful, but leave NO question as to how you feel about the situation. If only he were on social media today, the world would be a better place.
What a beautiful bit of shade
Excellent come back
This is an absolute amazing primary source insight into America’s past shame.
A splendid reply. Something tells me Henry didn’t get back to him.
Not only did Jordon display great eloquent in his respond, but he also showed his wisdom by setting conditions for his return. Clever.
This is one of the best stories I’ve read in a long time
Que bien la hizo
the first man to troll his former boss on social media.
Jordan not only invented the concept of trolling here, but he also really set the bar so high it will never be met.
He mastered “fU”
I don’t think Henry’s plantation had enough Aloe Vera to treat that burn
Awesome story