BCDA (Objects)

Title

Unnamed Mississippi Blacksmith - MS-BLA51

Identifier

MS-BLA51

Subject

African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans

Source

Vicksburg Daily Whig

Date

February 9, 1858

Trade

Blacksmith

gender

Male

Enslaver

John L. Chapman

Home

Chapman's Plantation on Lake Washington

events

4. To be sold by John L. Chapman

Notes

Multiple blacksmiths listed

Transcription

FOR SALE. 130 Negroes and 40 Head of Mules. HAVING sold my land, I will sell at Glen Allen, my plantation on Lake Washington, in Washington county, Mississippi, On Monday, February 15, 1858, One hundred and thirty fully acclimated Negroes, inclu-ding eighty No. 1 Field Hands, Smiths, Carpenters, etc., 40 head of Mules, 150 head of Cattle, 50 head of Sheep, 80 head of Hogs, about 5000 bushels of Corn, stock of Fodder, Farming Utensils and Household and Kitchen Furniture. The slaves will be sold at auction, to the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve months. The other property for cash. Purchasers can get to the plantation either from Skip-with's or Carolina Landing. JOHN L. CHAPMAN. feb9d&wlt*