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Title
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Ben- MA-VIOL4
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Identifier
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MA-VIOL4
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Source
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Boston Gazette
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Date
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June 12, 1744
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gender
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Male
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Enslaver
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John Hunt
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events
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1. Self-emancipated from John Hunt
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Notes
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Compiled from Antonio Bly
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Transcription
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Ran-away from Mr. John Hunt of Watertown, a Negro Man nam’d Ben, about 30 Years of Age, (he says 27) yellow Complecon, round Face, speaks good English, a pleasant Countenance, middle Stature, treads light, understands Farming; he had on when he went away, a Drabb
Cloth colour’d Jacket, near the Colour of his Complecon, a Pair of black Sheep Skin Breeches, his Wool was just cut off, he plays on a Violin. Whoever shall take up the abovesaid Run-away, and him convey to his said Master, shall have Five Pounds (old Tenor) Reward, and all
necessary Charges. All Masters of Vessels are hereby cauon’d against carrying off said Servant, on Penalty of the Law.
