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Title
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Joseph Thompson - NY-CAR4, NY-MUSIC18
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Identifier
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NY-CAR4, NY-MUSIC18
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Subject
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African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans, Carpenters
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Source
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New-York Gazette: and the Weekly Mercury #1325
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Date
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March 17, 1777
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Trade
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Carpenter, Musician (Violinist)
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Gender
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Male
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Enslaver
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Jacob Bennet
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Home
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Bushwyck
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Home Location
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Brooklyn, New York
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Events
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1. Self-emancipated from Jacob Bennet
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Item Type
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Advertisement
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Notes
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Pretends to be Free #424
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Transcription
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RUN-AWAY on Saturday, the 8th inst., a negro man about 50 years of age, goes by the name of Joseph Thompson: He is about 5 foot 11 inches high, has a remarkable black spot under his eye. Had on when he went away, a grey watchcoat, claret coloured breeches, and plain silver buckles; he often wears boots, can play upon the violin, and work at the carpenters trade.—Whoever will bring him to Jacob Bennet, jun. at Bushwyck, or confines him, shall have Ten Dollars reward, and all expenses paid.
