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Mason- JA-CAR121

Title: Mason- JA-CAR121
Identifier: JA-CAR121
Subject: African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans
Source: The Royal Gazette
Date: 1812-02-01
Trade: Carpenter
gender: Male
Enslaver: John Thompson
Home: Kingston
events: 1.Self-emancipated from the subscriber
Transcription: Kingston, Jan. 31, 1812. TWENTY POUNDS REWARD. RANAWAY, about a week ago, a Sambo Man, named MASON, a House Carpenter, about 16 years of age. He was seen passing the eleven mile stone on the windward road a few days ago, and has a Mother in the neighbourhood of Morant-Bay, by whom it is suspected he is harboured.he is a plausible fellow, has some new Carpenter’s tools with him, and may probably attempt to pass himself as free. The above Reward will be given to any White Person who will prove to conviction by whom he is harboured, and, Ten Dollars for apprehending and bringing him to the subscriber. JOHN THOMPSON.
Type: Advertisement