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Unnamed Mississippi Cook - MS-COOK35

Title: Unnamed Mississippi Cook - MS-COOK35
Identifier: MS-COOK35
Subject: African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans
Source: The Mississippi Free Trader
Date: August 24, 1838
Trade: Cook
gender: Female
Enslaver: Sold by Jacob Soria & Co.
events: 4. To be sold by Jacob Soria & Co. for unnamed enslaver
Transcription: FOR SALE. A LIKELY NEGRO WOMAN, aged about 27 years, a first rate cook, washer and ironer ; her character and qualifications as a house servant can be recommended, and is acclimated. Apply to JACOB SORIA & Co. Terms—CASH August 24, 1838.