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Title
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Hercules- GA-MUS3
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Identifier
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GA-MUS3
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Source
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Gazette of the State of Georgia, Savannah
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Date
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7/28/1785
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gender
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MALE
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Enslaver
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Thomas Hamilton (enslaver, ad placer), Rev. James Seymour (former enslaver)
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Home
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Hamilton's plantation near Great Kioka (presumably a river, but no waterway is konwn by that name today)
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events
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1. Formerly enslaved by Rev. James Seymour. 2. Self-emancipated from Thomas Hamilton at his plantation
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Transcription
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Eight Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the Great Kioka, on Sunday the 3rd instant, a likely young, sensible NEGRO FELLOW named HERCULES, about 16 or 17 years of age, well made, country born, speaks very good English, has a remarkable large foot, black complexion, and a pleasant countenance; had on an old purple broadcloth coat, white negro cloth breeches, and old felt hat, and cotton shirt; can play the fife, and affects to be very religious; he was formerly the property of the Re. James Seymour, and now carries the marks of the whip on his back for the same crime; and as I have great reason to believe he will make for Savannah, as some of his acquaintances live there, I will give the above reward to any person that will deliver him to Mr. Shaffer in Savannah, Mr. Rheny in Burke County, Mr. Wallecon sen. in Augusta, or the subscriber, who will give six guineas to any white person that will prove his being harboured by a white person, and three pounds if by a negro, on conviction of the offender. THOMAS HAMILTON. July 6, 1785.
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Type
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