Slab- JA-CAR145

Item

Title
Slab- JA-CAR145
Identifier
JA-CAR145
Subject
African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans
Source
The Royal Gazette
Date
1815-09-23
Trade
Carpenter
gender
Male
Enslaver
Burt Wright
Home
Kingston
events
Self emancipated from the subscriber, attempted to poison his master
Transcription
Kingston, Sept 25, 1815 FIFTY POUNDS REWARD Runaway from Industry Estate, in St. James, on the 13th ult, a Negro named SLAB, a Coromantee, about 5 feet 10 inches high, a Carpenter by trade, marked CG on his right shoulder, and has a large scar on his throat: He is supposed to be harboured in or about St. Ann’s, upon proof of which the above Reward will be given, and £. 10 13s. 4d. paid for his apprehension in any Workhouse, or delivery to H.G. McPherson, Esq. at Industry, by WM. BURT WRIGHT
Type
Advertisement
Item sets
Carpenters