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Title
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Robbin-NC-COO15, NC-SHOE2
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Identifier
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NC-COO15, NC-SHOE2
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Subject
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African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans, Coopers and cooperage
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Source
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North Carolina Journal
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Date
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October 1,1798
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Trade
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Cooper, shoemaker
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gender
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male
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Enslaver
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Elias Bryan
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Home
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14 miles above Tarborough, NC.
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homeLocation
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Edgecombe County, NC
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events
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1. Passed for a free man. 2. Self- Emancipated from ENSLAVER Elias Bryan.
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Type
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Advertisement
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Notes
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This craftsperson is also found in the following collections, cooper, shoemaker.
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Transcription
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TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. RUNAWAY on Saturday the 15th inst. a Mulatto Negro Slave, about half blooded, named Robbin, about five feet six or seven inches high, a middle aged man, well fed, a round face, and a large neck ; steps lively, has a scar on his breast, and one of his little fingers is off near the first joint, his hair is nappy and very short : he carried away with him, a white flannel jacket, which perhaps he may wear. He was bought of Wm[William] J. Dawsen, late of Bertie county, near Edenton : and it is expected he will try to obtain a pass, pass as a freeman, and endeavour to get on board a vessel. He will probably change his name and clothes. I forewarn all masters of vessels from harbouring or employing him. He is a shoemaker and cooper. The above reward will be given to whoever secures him in any gaol so that I get him again and if brought home reasonable expences. 14 miles above Tarborough, Edg[e]comb county. Sept. 17. ELIAS BRYAN.
