Claus - NJ-MUSIC1

Item

Title
Claus - NJ-MUSIC1
Identifier
NJ-MUSIC1
Subject
African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1865, Artisans
Source
America Weekly Mercury #1131
Date
August 27, 1741
Trade
Musician (Fiddler)
Gender
Male
Enslaver
Philip French
Home Location
New-Brunswick, New Jersey
Events
1. Self-emancipated from Philip French in New-Brunswick, New Jersey
Item Type
Advertisement
Notes
Pretends to be Free pg. 17
Transcription
Run away on the 23rd of August past from Philip French of New-Brunswick, in East-New-Jersey, a Negro Man named Claus, of middle Stature, yellowish Complexion, about 45 years of age, speaks Dutch and good English. He had on when he went away, a brown Kersey Wastecoat lined with red Peniston, a black Stock with a silver clasp, a pair of Oznabrigs Trowsers, and Breeches, an Oznabrigs Shirt, a striped Woollen Cap, square Toed Shoes, and an old Hat. He took with him a red double-breasted Wastecoat lined with blue Shalloon and trim’d with black. He is a Fiddler and took his Fiddle with him, he uses the Bow with his left Hand. Whoever shall take up the said Negro Man and bring or send him to his Master above mentioned, shall have a Reward of Three Pounds, and all reasonable Charges, paid by Philip French.
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