Mingo - COO8

Item

Title
Mingo - COO8
Identifier
COO8
Subject
African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans, Coopers and cooperage
Source
South Carolina Gazette
Date
May 4, 1747
Trade
Cooper
Gender
Male
Enslaver
Christopher Gadsden
Home Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Events
1. Formerly enslaved by John Atchison
2. Self-emancipated from Christopher Gasden
Item Type
Advertisement
Transcription
Run away from the Subscriber, a likely, tall and slim Mustee Fellow, named Mingo, about 20 Years old, and lately belonged to Mr. John Atchison of Santee, is a Cooper by Trade. Whoever brings him to me, or carries him to the Work-house, shall have 5 Ł Reward besides lawful Charges; and whoever gives Information of any Person's employing the said Fellow, so as he may be convicted thereof, shall have 10 Ł Reward of

Christopher Gadsden