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Title
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Will - GLA1, PAI4
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Identifier
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GLA1, PAI4
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Subject
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African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans
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Source
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South-Carolina and American General Gazette
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Date
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May 7, 1778, January 18, 1782
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Trade
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Glazer, Painter
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Gender
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Male
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Enslaver
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James Keith, Harry Michie
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Home Location
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Charleston, South Carolina
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Events
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1. Formerly enslaved by Harry Michie
2. Self-emancipated from James Keith in 1778
3. Re-enslaved by Harry Michie
4. Self-emancipated from Harry Michie in 1782
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Item Type
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Advertisement
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Notes
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This craftsperson is also found in the following collections: Painters
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Transcription
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The subscriber will give Ten Dollars reward to any person that will take and deliver to him a negro fellow named Will, by trade a painter and glazer, formerly the property of Mr. Harry Miche; the said negroe is a stout well made fellow, 26 years of age, and about 5 feet 6 inches high; he is supposed to be either sculking about Charlestown, gone on board some vessels in the city harbour, or gone in some of the river boats, as he understands patrooning in both rivers, and is a good boatman. Masters of all vessels, and all others, are hereby forewarned not to employ him, as they must answer the consequences at their peril. He will likewise give Five Dollars reward to any person that will deliver to him an old Ledger, containing several open accounts, that was lost or taken away by mistake, about the time of the late fire.
James Keith.
RUN away, about six weeks ago, a negro man named Will, by trade a painter and glazier. There is reason to think he is employed and harboured by some individuals, in and about Charlestown, where he is better known than trusted. I do therefore forwarn all persons whatever, not to employ, harbour, or conceal the said negro Will in future, as they shall answer the consequence at their peril.
Harry Michie
Chalrestown, January 18, 1782
