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Peter- JA-MAS2

Title: Peter- JA-MAS2
Identifier: JA-MAS2
Subject: African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans
Source: Cornwall Chronicle
Date: May 14, 1783
Trade: Mason
gender: Male
Enslaver: William Hylton
Home: Delve Estate, Westmoreland
events: 1. Formerly enslaved by John Dickson Esq 2. Self-emancipated from William Hylton
Notes: No home country listed
Transcription: Run away, from the Delve Estate about five weeks ago, two young creole fellows, (which were lately purchased from John Dickson, Esq., of Hanover) [sic], one called SAMPSON, a stout, square made Negro, of a yellow complexion, small features, about 5 ft. 8 in. high, 22 years old, and by trade a carpenter. The other named PETER, a dark sambo, small made, about 5 ft. 6 in. high, 18 years old, and was lately put to the mason's business. It is supposed they are lurking about the upper part of Hanover or St. James. Whoever apprehends either of said Negroes, or secures them in gaol, shall, on giving information thereof, receive a Half-Joe reward for each. WILLIAM HYLTON.
Type: Advertisement