Samuel Cage - MS-CAR2

Item

Title
Samuel Cage - MS-CAR2
Identifier
MS-CAR2
Subject
African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans
Source
The Mississippi Free Trader
Date
August 20, 1816
Trade
Carpenter
gender
Male
Enslaver
Aaron Gorban, jailed by Jonathan Powell
events
1. Self-emancipated from Aaron Gorban
Notes
Self-emancipated from Aaron Gorban in New Orleans
Transcription
WAS Commited to the jail of Adams county, M. T. on the 22d ult. as a runaway, a negro named Samuel Cage—Says he belongs to Aaron Gorbam, carpenter, of NewOrleans. He is about 5 feet 9 inches high, 26 years of age, yellowish complexion has large whiskers and beard, remarkably active and sensible— says he is a carpenter by occupation. The owner is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away ac-cording to law. JONATHAN POWELL, Jailor Adams County. Washington, August 20. 3w
Item sets
Carpenters