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Title
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Sam - SHOE18
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Identifier
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SHOE18
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Subject
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African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans, Shoemakers
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Source
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South Carolina Gazette
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Date
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May 16, 1774
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Trade
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Shoemaker
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Gender
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Male
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Enslaver
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John Potter
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Home Location
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South Carolina
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Events
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1. Formerly enslaved by Plowdon Weston
2. Self-emancipated from John Potter
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Item Type
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Advertisement
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Transcription
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Ten Pounds Reward.
RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, on Easter-Monday last, a Mustee Fellow named SAM, by de a Shoemaker, a thick set Fellow, of a yellow Complexion; he formerly belonged to Mr. Plow-don Weston, and is well-known by the Name of SAM HOLLYBUSH; had on when he went away, a blue jacket and Trowsers, Check Shirt, and a white Hat; he is supposed to be gone towards Cainboy . Whoever takes up said Fellow, and brings him to me, shall receive the above Reward.
JOHN POTTER.
