Unnamed Mississippi Mechanic - MS-MEC5

Item

Title
Unnamed Mississippi Mechanic - MS-MEC5
Identifier
MS-MEC5
Subject
African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans
Source
Vicksburg Daily Whig
Date
August 12, 1848
Trade
Mechanic
gender
Male
Enslaver
Folkes & McRae
events
4. To be sold by Folkes & McRae
Transcription
FOR SALE. A LIKELY Negro Woman, 25 years, and her child 2 years old, a superior cook, washer-woman and ironer. Also a very likely Negro—a good washerwoman and ironer, 24 years old, and Negro Girl 17 years old, a good field hand and likely; also a Negro Man, 40 years old, a good mechanic and very suitable for a large plantation. Several good Dwellings and Lots well situated as to health, convenience, &c. Apply to FOLKES & McRAE aug 12
Item sets
Mechanics