Rebecca-NC-SPIN1, NC-WEA2
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Title
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Rebecca-NC-SPIN1, NC-WEA2
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Identifier
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NC-SPIN1, NC-WEA2
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Subject
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African American Women--History African Americans--History--African American--History--To 1863
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Source
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Carolina Watchman
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Date
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November 16,1863
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Trade
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weaver, spinner
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gender
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female
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Enslaver
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E.R. Drake
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homeLocation
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Statesville, NC
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events
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1. Self- emancipated from ENSLAVER E.R Drake.
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Type
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Advertisement
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Notes
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This craftsperson is found in the following collections: weaver, spinner.
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Transcription
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$50 REWARD. THE undersigned will give a reward of $50 for the recovery of his negro woman, REBECCA, who absconded from his premises on Wednesday morning, Nov. 11. The said woman is about 22 or 23 years old, black complexion, 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, and quite stout. She has a scar on her right cheek, and another around one of her arms near the wrist, caused by a burn. She is an excellent spinner and is believed to be a good weaver. She took several dresses; white bonnet. Bought her in Richmond. Any person arresting the said woman and delivering her to me or confining her so that I can get her, will receive the abova[sic] reward. She might have gone to Salisbury, where she has asquaintances. E. B. DRAKE. Nov. 12, 1863. tf:26
