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Tom - MS-DRI1

Title: Tom - MS-DRI1
Identifier: MS-DRI1
Subject: African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans
Source: Natchez Gazette
Date: December 24, 1824
Trade: Driver
gender: Male
Enslaver: John Templeman
Home: Steam Boat Hotel
events: 4. To be sold by John Templeman
Notes: Husband of MS-COOK11, MS-WASH8 MS-IRON3
Transcription: FOR SALE, A NEGRO FAMILY, viz: Tom, 48 years of age; is a good Ostler, or a driver and farmer, his wife, 35 years old, is a real good Cook, Wash-er and Ironer, and well acquainted with house work generally. Three Girls, from 13 to 17 years old, strong, healthy and used to work in or out of doors. Two pretty little Boys, from 4 to 8 years old, and one Girl 2 years old. Enquire of the Printer, or of the owner, John Templeman, At the Steam Boat Hotel. Natchez, Dec. 24, 1824. 52—tf.