Unnamed Mississippi Chamber Maid - MS-CHAM2

Item

Title
Unnamed Mississippi Chamber Maid - MS-CHAM2
Identifier
MS-CHAM2
Subject
African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans
Source
Vicksburg Daily Whig
Date
August 11, 1846
Trade
Chamber Maid
gender
Female
Enslaver
Livingston, Hanna & Co.
Home
New York Auction Room
events
4. To be sold by Livingston, Hanna & Co. for unnamed enslaver
Notes
15 years old; "New York Auction Room", but unsure of this location because Livinston, Hanna & Co. has history in Vicksburg, Mississippi
Transcription
LIKELY YOUNG NEGRO, WE have for sale a very likely young mulatto Girl, in her 15th year, a first rate chamber maid, good washer, child nurse, and house servant generally; would also be suitable for the field; she is strong and healthy: her present owner being de-sirous to sell her for the purpose of raising money. Apply to LIVINGSTON, HANNA & CO., aug 11 New York Auction Room.
Item sets
Chamber Maids