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Title
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Caesar - NY-MERCH2
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Identifier
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NY-MERCH2
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Source
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The Royal Gazette (New York) #608
The Royal Gazette (New York) #701
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Date
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July 27, 1782
June 14, 1783
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Gender
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Male
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Enslaver
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Richard Jenkins
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Home
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No. 23 John Street
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Home Location
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Manhattan, New York
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Events
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1. Formerly enslaved by Mrs. Cromeline (of Long Island)
2. Self-emancipated from Richard Jenkins
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Item Type
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Advertisement
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Notes
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Pretends to be Free #593
Pretends to be Free #626
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Transcription
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Four Guineas Reward. RUN AWAY from the subscriber, a Negro Wench, about 24 years of age, middle sized, has a scar over her left eye. Had on when she went off a shift and under petticoat. She is well known in this city, having for several years carried Biscuit through it, she was formerly the property of John White Baker.
Also a NEGRO MAN, Named CÆSAR, about five feet four inches high, twenty eight years of age—he is much addicted to strong liquors, formerly the property of Mrs. Cromeline, of Long-Island, and is well known, by his having carried Bread through the city.
Whoever takes up said Negroes, and delivers them to their master, shall have the above reward or TWO GUINEAS for each.
RICHARD JENKINS,
No. 23, John Street
ONE GUINEA REWARD. RUN-AWAY, a Negro Man, named Cesar, about 26 years old, 5 feet 4 inches high, an honest look, smooth face, a scar over one of his eyes: Had on when he went away, a light coloured cloth waistcoat, without sleeves, white metal hollow buttons, a pair of jean breeches, shoes and stockings, and a half worn white hat: He is well known by carrying bread and biskets about the streets. Whoever gives information where he may be found, shall receive the above reward, from the Subscriber, at No. 23, John’s Street.
RICHARD JENKINS.
