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Title
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Pompey- MA-FIDD1
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Identifier
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MA-FIDD1
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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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The Boston Gazette
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Date
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October 2-9, 1738
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Trade
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Fiddler
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gender
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Male
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Enslaver
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John Ledyard, Esq.
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events
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1. Self-emancipated from John Ledyard 2. Enslaved in South Kingston Goal 3. Self-emacipated from the person bringing him to Ledyard
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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 John Ledyard, Esq; of Groton, a Negro called Pompey, about 25 Years old, a well made Fellow, has a Sore on one of his Legs, and has with him a Fiddle and a Bundle of Cloaths. Whoever brings him to his Master, or secures him, and advises where he may be had shall be well rewarded and paid all necessary Charges. N.B. He had been secured in South Kingston Goal, and made his Escape from the Person who was bringing him Home the 30th of September last. Reprints: The Boston Gazee, 10-09 to 10-16-1738; 10-16 to 10-23- 1738.
