York- JA-MAS8

Item

Title
York- JA-MAS8
Identifier
JA-MAS8
Subject
African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans
Source
The Saint Jago Gazette
Date
June 12,1801
Trade
Mason
gender
Male
Enslaver
Daniel SAA
Home
Spanish Town
Transcription
Spanish-Town, June 12, 1801. RANAWAY on Friday last, a Negro Man, named YORK, of the Congo country, purchased lately from Dr. Brodbelt; he is a mason by trade, speaks very well, of a yellow complexion, lost two of his toes, and has his two great toes now sore, and one of his little; about 5 feet 10 inches high. ALSO RANAWAY, A Negro Man, named QUAMIN, of a yellow complexion, about 5f. 10i. high [inc][…] and was formerly the property of the late [inc][…]belt. A reward of ONE PISTOLE will be given for each, on lodging them in any workhouse; and a further reward of FIFTY POUNDS, for each, on proving to conviction by whom harboured. All Masters of vessels are cautioned not to employ the said negroes. DANIEL SAA.
Type
Advertisement
Item sets
Masons