Unnamed NY Cook #16 - NY-COOK114

Item

Title
Unnamed NY Cook #16 - NY-COOK114
Identifier
NY-COOK114
Subject
African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, African American women--History, Women artisans
Source
Commercial Advertiser #446
Date
March 06, 1799
Trade
Cook
Gender
Female
Enslaver
Nicholas Cruger
Home
Near Rose Hill Farm
Home Location
New York City, New York
Events
1. To be sold by Nicholas Cruger
Item Type
Advertisement
Transcription
For SALE by the Subscriber,
(Who intends leaving the city next month,)
30 pipes genuine London Madeira Wine, five years old, at a credit of 12 months, for approved notes.
Rhubarb in boxes.
A likely strong NEGRO MAN, about 27 years old, a good farmer and can drive a carriage—A NEGRO WENCH, 34 years old, a good cook, and the time of 5 years and 6 months of a healthy strong Black Woman, a good washer and ironer, and can do all kinds of house work.
A handsome COACH, faithfully built, and hangs on best London made springs.
An elegent chestnut riding HORSE, 16 hands high, imported from England, warranted sound and sold for no fault—and
To be Let,
A handsome piece of Ground, containing about 3 acres of good cultivation and inclosed, laying on the [pelt] road just beyond the 3 mile [alone,] opposite Rose hill Farm Gate, and running into the pond.
Also,
Several very convenient HOUSES. Apply to
NICHOLAS CRUGER.
March 6. tf.
Item sets
Cooks