Joe - JEWL1

Item

Title
Joe - JEWL1
Identifier
JEWL1
Source
South Carolina Gazette
Date
August 27, 1771
Trade
Gender
Male
Enslaver
John Paul Grimke
Item Type
Advertisement
Notes
Given the clues provided in the advertisement, it is plausible that Joe may have self-emancipated from John Paul Grimke's home and shop on Meeting Street in Charleston, South Carolina.
Transcription
RUN-AWAY from the subscriber, about four weeks ago, his negro boy JOE , well known in town and country, as he used to work at the jeweller's trade; he is very arch and sensible, was met with on Derchester road, supposed going to St. John's , as he has acquaintances at Mr. Harleston's plantation. Whoever takes him up, and delivers him to me, shall receive Two Dollars reward; if he is harboured by a white person, on full proof thereof, I will pay Twenty Dollars rewards, if by a negro, Ten Pounds .

JOHN PAUL GRIMKE