Unnamed Mississippi Blacksmith - MS-BLA55

Item

Title
Unnamed Mississippi Blacksmith - MS-BLA55
Identifier
MS-BLA55
Subject
African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans
Source
Vicksburg Daily Whig
Date
June 8, 1860
Trade
Blacksmith
gender
Male
Enslaver
W. C. Raum, Auctioneers
events
4. To be sold by W. C. Raum, Auctioneers
Transcription
NEGROES AT AUCTION! By W. C. RAUM, I WILL sell in front of my rooms, on Saturday, June 9th, at 11 o'clock, without reserve, to the highest bidder, Three No. 1 Negroes, One GIRL, 14 years old, field hand, washer and Ironer. One WOMAN and CHILD, 25 years old, field hand; child 18 months old. One BOY, 19 years old, field hand, has worked in blacksmith shop 19 months. The above Negroes are fully guaranteed. Terms cash, or 6 months New Orleans acceptance, 8 per cent. added. je8-d2t W. C. RAUM, Auct's.
Item sets
Blacksmiths