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Title
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Peter- MA-CHIM1
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Identifier
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MA-CHIM1
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Subject
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African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans
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Source
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Boston Gazette
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Date
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March 12, 1745
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Trade
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Chimney Sweep
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gender
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Male
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Enslaver
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David Snoden
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events
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1. Self-emancipated from David Snoden
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Notes
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Compiled from Antonio Bly
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Transcription
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Ran-away from Mr. David Snoden of Boston, on the 25th ult, a Negro man named Peter, about 30 Years of Age, speaks good English, in a Chimney-Sweeper’s Dress, and generally employed in that Business. Whoever shall take up said Negro, and bring him to his said Master, shall be well rewarded. And all Masters of Vessels and others are hereby warn’d against carrying off said Servant.
Reprint: Boston Gazee, 03-19-1745.
