Dick - CAR40

Item

Title
Dick - CAR40
Identifier
CAR40
Subject
African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans, Carpenters
Source
South Carolina Gazette
Date
June 21, 1770
Trade
African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans, Carpenters
Gender
Male
Enslaver
Andrew Deveaux
Home Location
Port Royal, South Carolina
Events
1. Formerly enslaved by Thomas White
2. Self-emancipated from Andrew Deveaux
Item Type
Advertisement
Transcription
Port-Royal, June 6, 1770.
RUN-AWAY from the Subscriber about two Months ago, a NEGRO FELLOW, named DICK, formerly belonging to Mr. Thomas White, on Indian Land, by Trade a Carpenter, about twenty-five Years of Age, short well set, very well known about Charlestown and Wando, where it is probable he is harboured, most likely at the latter, having there a father who is free: Whoever will deliver him to Mr. William Livingston, in
Charlestown, or Mr. Thomas Rutledge, in Beaufort, shall be entitled to a Reward of TEN POUNDS currency, and all reasonable Charges; and if harboured by a white Person, on conviction, ONE HUNDRED POUNDS, or by a Negro,TWENTY, from
A. DEVEAUX.