Unnamed Mississippi Carpenter - MS-CAR50

Item

Title
Unnamed Mississippi Carpenter - MS-CAR50
Identifier
MS-CAR50
Subject
African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans
Source
Vicksburg Daily Whig
Date
May 17, 1849
Trade
Carpenter
gender
Male
Enslaver
A. T. B. Merrit
events
3. To be hired out by A. T. B. Merritt
Notes
"four or five excellent Carpenters"
Transcription
NEGROES TO HIRE. I WOULD hire out four or five excellent Carpen-ters, equal as workmen to any in the State, either by the week or month. I have also for hire, two or three very good female house servant and chamber maids, one a capital washer and ironer. In my absence apply to Mr. Rochelle, or Mr. Oslin. may 17—2t A. T. B. MERRITT.
Item sets
Carpenters